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Taf · 07-07-2011, 08:32

Roses are as tough as old boots.... they can take a lot of abuse and come back solid as before.

Over-fertilising will produce lots of lush new growth that aphids love. Look out for ants delivering aphids to juicy areas where they "milk" them for sugary honeydew.

In a pot , it would be worth changing some of the compost each year to keep up the micro-nutrient levels.... just scrape some off the top, replace it, then remulch to keep moisture in (essential in pots).

Pruning to maintain shape and vigour is also essental.

07-07-2011, 08:32	#4
Taf cf.mega poster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kairdiff-by-the-sea Age: 70 Services: TVXL BBXL Superhub 2ac (wired) 1Tb Tivo Posts: 10,539	Re: Who knows how to care for roses? Roses are as tough as old boots.... they can take a lot of abuse and come back solid as before. Over-fertilising will produce lots of lush new growth that aphids love. Look out for ants delivering aphids to juicy areas where they "milk" them for sugary honeydew. In a pot , it would be worth changing some of the compost each year to keep up the micro-nutrient levels.... just scrape some off the top, replace it, then remulch to keep moisture in (essential in pots). Pruning to maintain shape and vigour is also essental.