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Aphids can be very persistent. Blasting them off with water continually for a week may or may not give them the message. If they seem to want to hang around, I recommend using a product called Bug Patrol from Planet Natural on-line. That should end the problem and is not such a harsh method either.

The darker new leaf clusters is usually no problem unless they are also disfigured looking, which can be a sign of a nasty rose rosette virus. I would contact the folks that brought forth the Drift roses at this website: http://www.starrosesandplants.com/plants/series/drift-groundcover-roses And tell them what is going on. They will be interested to know and can then direct you on what to do and perhaps will replace the roses if need be.

This could be caused by little beetles that probe into the leaves with their snout. It could also be the very beginnings of a nutrient take up problem starting. If the tree rose is in a pot, it could be signs of an over watering problem that is about to get worse or a root bound problem that is about to get worse and transplanting to a bigger pot or into the ground is needed. Here is a link to an article about rosebush diseases to keep an eye out for too: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/rose-bush-diseases.htm
I have seen this happen before when water droplets from some sort of spray or even watering system have set upon the leaves too long, it is the leafs reaction that it did not like whatever the substance was but it was not enough to cause any major problems. Keep an eye on it to see if there are any changes.

Here is an article that will explain how to make soil more acidic:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/raise-acid-level-soil.htm

As for your lawn, the only thing you can really do is to give it the utmost care. Any type of gardening under or around conifers is a challenge. I would recommend some fertilizer and some type of irrigation.

For information on fertilizing lawns, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lawn-fertilizer-tips.htm

Happy gardening!

if you can find some EKO brand potting soil where you are, it is top notch! It has a yellow panel on the front of the bag with a picture and the printing of what is in the bag. Roses love alfalfa meal and kelp meal and this potting soils mix has those in the mix. I get it at Home Depot here in Colorado. Lowes may have it as well. If you cannot find the EKO brand I mentioned, then the Miracle Gro organic mix would work. Make sure the pots have drainage holes in the bottom as no drainage holes will spell root rot problems. When watered, do not allow the rosebushes to sit in holding water pans for more than half an hour as this too will keep them too wet leading to root rot problems. I recommend pots that are at least 20 inches in diameter by 20 to 24 inches tall for large rose varieties. For the miniature roses you can use pots that are are 2 to 3 inches less in both dimensions if desired.

I recommend using some Bayer Tree and Shrub granules. The systemic action will get into the system juices of the roses and truly get at the thrips. Thrips are tough bugs to get rid of as they can hide from sprays so easily and thus go unphased by them. The Bayer granules mentioned seem to keep on working for the entire season for me. Here is a link to an article for you as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/rose-thrips.htm