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INSECTS, SPIDERS AND ANIMALS
Bad Insects The most harmful Insects to Roses They don't have your best interests at heart. You should get to know who the bad guys are so you can do something about it if necessary |
FUNGI, BACTERIA AND VIRUSES
Bad Fungi - The number ONE problem for Roses. Know The Symptoms and Treatments Powdery Mildew, Black Spot, Rust, Downey Mildew and Canker are the major players. There are several others. |
NUTRITIONAL OR CLIMATIC DEFICIENCIES
Drought - Lack of Water Symptoms Of Lack Of Water It seems obvious, but MANY people take rain for granted. When a dry spell hits, they are clueless. Roses NEED water, lots of it. |
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Other Invertebrate Pests
Spiders, Nematodes, Slugs and Snails Insects are not the only rose pests. There are other invertebrate creatures lurking around in your yard. Here is the scoop on how to deal with them effectively. |
Rose Mosaic Virus What is Rose Mosaic? Rose Mosaic Virus is a pain, and it seems to be everywhere, but it is not a fatal problem. Some varieties can live with it and do just fine, others will be slow growing and stunted. |
Lack Of Sun - Too Much Shade
Roses Hate Shade. Watch Out! Get 5 Full Sunny Hours per day, or Spindly or Slow Growth and No Blooming will result! Oh, and down overcrowd them either. |
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Beneficial Bugs and Animals
These Guys Are Your Friends Make no mistake about it, there are a lot of insects in the garden that work FOR you, not against you. Birds do it too. Another reason not to use insecticides. Here is a partial list of the good guys. |
Other Rose Diseases Watch out for these Symptoms Bacteria and Viruses affect roses too! Some of these conditions are fatal and need to be dealt with immediately. Others are not much to worry about. |
Mineral and Trace Element Deficiencies
Yellow Leaves Can Say: "FEED ME!" Iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Copper, Zinc. Your rose bushes need all of these things and more. If you have these problems, it is time for supplemental micronutrients. |
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Mammal Troublemakers
Bunnies, deer, gophers and other vegetative chewers. Let's also not forget about the damage that Fido can do. Dog urine and general destruction can wreak havoc too. |
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Waterlogging - Bad Drainage
Standing Water or High Water Table is FATAL! What actually kills your waterlogged rose is fungus and bacterial rotting of the roots. Raised beds and soil with lots of organic matter will solve this problem even in extremely wet climates. |