For everything else, I trimmed lightly and removed all the leaves, which on many plants showed blackspot or rose rust. I also removed all the debris and even a little excess soil from the surface, hoping to reduce sources of re-infection.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
All cleaned up
January is the dormant time for roses, however both my "Abracadabra" and "Mr. Lincoln" are in bloom.
For everything else, I trimmed lightly and removed all the leaves, which on many plants showed blackspot or rose rust. I also removed all the debris and even a little excess soil from the surface, hoping to reduce sources of re-infection.
Soon I'll have a delivery of some new bare-root roses I have on order. I shall be replacing the aroma-free roses with more roses that are noted for their scent. I expect I'll find another place to replant the other roses, or I'll put them in containers on the back patio.
For everything else, I trimmed lightly and removed all the leaves, which on many plants showed blackspot or rose rust. I also removed all the debris and even a little excess soil from the surface, hoping to reduce sources of re-infection.
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