Protecting Your Roses

• 1). Inspect rose gardens regularly.
  
  
• 2). Make finding the troublemakers a priority. Learn to identify the most common infestations (aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, fungus and mildew).
  
  
• 3). Cut away all infected areas.
  
  
• 4). Create an anti-fungal/anti-mildew spray by adding 1 tbsp. baking soda and 2 1/2 tbsp. vegetable oil to 1 gallon water.
  
  
• 5). Cover the remaining plant surfaces with the solution, using either a spray bottle or a garden hose attachment.
  
  
• 6). Repeat every two weeks or as symptoms appear.