Beware The Dog Days Of Summer!

Heat is one of the worst enemies that roses face, and the months of July and August can be scorchers. Not only are your roses at risk of heat damage, but the accompanying humidity breeds insects and fungal diseases.
Here's a look at what we can do to keep our roses beautiful and healthy until the cooling days of autumn arrive.
Make sure that your roses have all the water that they need. Remember to water from the roots and not from the top to avoid fungus development and to make sure that your bushes can drink their full.
Water daily when the temperature is at or above 90F. Pot-grown roses may need to be watered twice per day. Avoid watering during the hottest times of day to guard against excessive evaporation.
Spray fungicide on a weekly basis to ke View the rest of this article