A rose is a perennial flowering shrub or vine of the genus Rosa, within the family Rosaceae, that contains over 100 species. The species form a group of erect shrubs, and climbing or trailing plants, with stems that are often armed with sharp thorns. Natives, cultivars and hybrids are all widely grown for their beauty and fragrance

Monday, May 25, 2009

How to Control Rust on Roses

by Thomas B. Chuong

Discovering how to control rust on roses can be difficult, but with the proper tools and instructions it is something that you can do. No one likes finding rust on their beautiful roses which is why it's necessary to know how to control rust on roses.

Roses have always been known as one of the most beautiful flowers in the world and many people purchase them all year long. When you have them in your garden you will want to keep them looking beautiful so prevent them from ever encountering diseases or fungus that could quickly kill them off.

Many climates are burdened with the fungal disease known as rust that takes over the roses. Usually it will be located on the underside of the rose's foliage appearing to have yellow and orange spots throughout. It tends to resemble velvet that is rust colored which is why it's got the name rust disease.

When you first notice that your roses bushes are being affected by rust you should right away remove all the fallen leaves and petals that are under laying the rose bush. This could be the cause as to why your roses are having an outbreak of rust as usually the rust spores get onto the roses by the backsplash of water onto the leaves and stems of your roses.

There are many gardeners that make the mistake of watering roses from above, but it is actually much better to water a rose bush at the bottom by pouring the water onto the base of your rose bush. This prevents the chance of splash back onto the roses that may cause rust disease from breaking out.

Also make sure that you are watering your roses early in the morning as this will help them grow better during the day time and not go thirsty waiting for an evening watering.

Roses can take a lot of effort as they are a very demanding flower, but when you have the ability to grow beautiful roses everyone will comment. They are one of the hardest flowers to grow and keep beautiful, but if you know how to control rust on roses you can really be on your way to having the most beautiful rose bushes on your block. Grow beautiful roses each and every year by taking care of them properly and knowing how to avoid any disease outbreaks, especially a rust disease.


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Thomas B. Chuong is currently writing about topics related to home improvement & decor, personal fitness, and home & garden. Find out more by visiting these sites Bar Stool, and Bunk Bed.