It’s time for summer rose care preparations

Gardeners must become water-wise and learn as much as possible ways to use water efficiently. Some districts may have restriction on how and when water can be used for outside use. We must vigilantly manage our water use.

There are a few things we can do now to provide some relief for the rose in the coming warmer months if we hope to maintain our cherished roses.

Cut back on fertilizing established roses to encourage plants to slow down for the hot summer.

Water roses deeply as temperatures rise.

Hose off roses in the early morning to increase humidity and control spider mites, which are foun...