Easiest Roses To Grow
Is there a rose bush that grows better than others?
My dirt is mostly all clay. But I want to plant a few Rose Bushes. Do they all need sun only? If they are climbers, I have to get something for them to climb on. Is any material better than another?
Is there one type of rose that is easier to grow than another?
Thank you. 
We have clay here in ATL (boy do we have clay… and it is nice and red!) . I dig a good hole and amend the soil with peat moss and vermiculite. The roses do well in full sun and they bloom from spring to first hard frost. These roses are not long stemmed and have some thorns but their bloom time is long and they have wonderful scents! They are also NOT prone to blackspot or other fungal diseases. You can use a systemic on them to reduce aphids and japanese beetles if those are a problem where you live (I don’t have much trouble here. . Some of my favorite David Austins are Mary Rose, Graham Thomas, Heritage and Ambridge Rose. My Winchester Cathedral has been a little bit of a disappointment but is doing better this year. Blossoms are not as large as I would like. . You can see them here: . http://www.davidaustinroses.com/american/Advanced.asp?PageId=2025 . I don’t “do” climbing roses but any trellis should be made of a sturdy, rot-proof (or resistant) material. Metal (heavy cast aluminum is nice) or pressure treated wood work well.
Easiest Roses To Grow
Common Rose Diseases: Tips for Prevention and Care
Unfortunately, roses can be highly susceptible to a number of different diseases. Prevention is always better than cure and the easiest way to do this is to plant hardier rose varieties. Some rose varieties require more care than others, and if you feel you don’t have much time to devote to your roses, ensure you plant the hardier types.
The next step in prevention is sunlight. Plant your roses where they will receive at least six hours of sunlight a day. Whilst some varieties are more shade tolerant, fungus and mildew are more likely to attack plants that don’t get as much sun.
Planting a variety of different flowers and plants around your roses rather than a monoculture of only roses will also help prevent disease as it creates a more balanced ecosystem, attracts natural predators and helps keep disease in check. Finally, ensure that your roses are planted in well-drained soil so they don’t stand in water and also don’t use too much fertilizer on your plants as this attracts diseases.
Curing Common Problems
Here is a list of some of the more common problems occurring on roses and some tips and guidelines to cure them. A golden rule is not to wait, check your roses often and tackle a problem as soon as you see it.
Aphids and Spider Mites
These little insects like to suck the sap out of your roses, causing the roses to dry out. Ladybird beetles are natural predators of aphids so encourage those insects in your garden. Otherwise, a solution of soapy water will wash these infestations away.
Black Spot
This is one of the most common diseases affecting roses and is caused by a fungus that affects the rose canes and causes black spots to appear on the plant leaves. The first line of attack is to immediately prune away the infected areas. To prevent this fungus from attacking your plants, make sure you water the base of the plant and try not to water the foliage and flowers.
As this disease progresses, you will see black spots on the leaves with a yellow ring around them. Eventually the black spots grow until the entire leaf turns yellow and falls off the bush. Use Bordeaux Mix to get rid of black spot and other fungal diseases.
Canker
Another disease caused by a fungus which results in black spots on your rose plant. Eventually the rose canes will turn black or brown. You should prune away any of the diseased areas.
Rust
Rust is also a fungus infection which can be treated with fungicides. Apply fungicide at the first sign of disease as the longer you allow the fungus to grow the more difficult it is too manage. As part of the treatment, you should also remove all dead and seriously infested leaves, flowers and stems.
Midge
In this case, a tiny insect lives inside your rosebuds and damages them. Once again, you have to prune any affected areas to get rid of this problem.
Remember, prevention is better than cure and early detection and quick action is essential.
About the Author
Kendall Rowsby is an avid gardener and rose enthusiast. To find out more great tips on growing healthy roses, please visit http://romanticrosegardens.com/rose-bush-gardening/.
A question about marriage have you gone though this?
I have been married 13 years and it has not always been easy. I grew up in a home where my dad cherish and adored my mom and lavished her with so much like roses diamonds trips away from the kids dinner out once a week they will be married 49 years in late spring she has never had to worry in her younger years ever and she never had to work outside the home.
Is it normal not to always be connected to your spouse, it is normal not to like eachother at times, is it normal to feel that you feel taken for granted?
I just got some bad news today which felt like a swift kick between the legs and as a result things are going to be very tight finacially until we get better jobs.
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Don’t feel like you are the only one with a ahrd time, everyone has them, at least everyone I know, they just put up a good front for other people, but wait til they get home!
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Good luck-hope this helped!
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