ROSE PROBLEM??? - June 12th, 2006 at 06:46 PM
Hello All,
I have roses in containers, AND in clay soil...and I have a question that I am hoping someone can answer....??? I have read a book that says roses like clay soil...but mine are having a tough time both in containers and out??? I just put a 2 inch layer of gardener's manure on them (from the store... not green) and some epsom salts worked in as well...I realize that this is done in fall usually...but I need to help them...??? Does anyone have any advice for helping them to flower? I had to do a severe late season prune because of black spot . I am also battling wrinkled leaves and aphids...wondering if I do not have the "magic touch"??? If anyone has any ideas...I am happy to give them a try...I am desperate not to let these lovely plants fade away!!! Thanks in advance!!!
HOLLYHOCKGIRL
I have roses in containers, AND in clay soil...and I have a question that I am hoping someone can answer....??? I have read a book that says roses like clay soil...but mine are having a tough time both in containers and out??? I just put a 2 inch layer of gardener's manure on them (from the store... not green) and some epsom salts worked in as well...I realize that this is done in fall usually...but I need to help them...??? Does anyone have any advice for helping them to flower? I had to do a severe late season prune because of black spot . I am also battling wrinkled leaves and aphids...wondering if I do not have the "magic touch"??? If anyone has any ideas...I am happy to give them a try...I am desperate not to let these lovely plants fade away!!! Thanks in advance!!!
HOLLYHOCKGIRL