Rose Gardening in 2012 starts now!

David

I think Rose needs to be left alone like. New stalking rules are coming in ya kna.

I certainly would NOT remove mulch just as it is turning into compost. I merely pile even more leaves on top. Of course, that is only for the rose bed in front of my house. The rose bed in back has a thick ground cover that serves very well as a mulch.

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In the spring? My roses were all pruned by 8 January. At that time, some of the roses were still blooming, which meant my wife got a nice bouquet.

Also, pruning involves opening up the center of the plant to improve air circulation. Finally, it is supposed to reduce the number of canes (main branches) to 3-5 in order to create a sturdy scaffold for new growth; otherwise, the plant might have many weak twigs instead of strong branches. See my .

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Copper sulfate and oil are much better at eliminating mildew, rust, and over-wintering insect eggs. I always mix some liquid soap into any spray; it acts as an excellent wetting agent, ensuring that the spray does indeed cover all of the plant.

Hello David,

thank you very much for your (correcting) tips :-)

I never want to stop learning more and more about gardening and it seemed that you know a lot about rose gardening. I'll integrate your tips in my next rose article!

Or would you like to write a new one on my blog? I would appreciate it!

I also shared your website

Have a nice day.

Greets Marc

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