Roses do not have thorns; they have prickles. But there ARE “thorns” in the rose garden. Their names are botrytis, black spot, rust, downy mildew, anthracnose and cerospora leaf spot. They are ...

How to give roses the VIP treatment for quicker, fuller blooms. Roses are heavy feeders that thrive on rose-specific fertilizer and nutrient-rich soil. Adding compost, manure, and mulch helps ...

The Peggy Martin rose, also called the "Katrina Rose," became a symbol of resilience after Hurricane Katrina. LSU professor Ed Bush has tips for gardeners looking to grow them.

6. Gray, brown or tan-color mold or rotting edges on petals. Rosebuds with edges of mold that sometimes ball up and fail to open. 7. Small pink spots on the petals.

Gardeners should be aware that the humid weather in May can spread diseases like rose rust, which can damage plants if not caught early enough. By Katherine McPhillips 04:00, Tue, May 13, 2025 ...

Rose bushes remain pest-free if you use 1 'organic treatment' Roses are often considered a beautiful addition to any garden because of their vivid colours and lovely scents, but pests can become a ...

After cutting back the infection, a fungicide should be applied every seven to 10 days, matching the life cycle of the rust spores. Treatments are available at your local garden centre, but for ...

Roses form a beautiful display that can be rudely interrupted by the sign of fungal disease on the leaves! Here we ask garden experts what to look out for and how to avoid spots on your roses.

This weekend's yard jobs include pruning the summer-blooming shrubs, training young trees, and getting started on your 2023 rose-care regimen. Skip to Article Set weather ...