by: Ron King
After working hard to grow a beautiful rose, you job is half done. Now you must protect it to maintain that beauty.
Roses can be weakened during the winter dormancy and become susceptible to disease when the growing season begins. Even among roses that survived winter unscathed, spring rains, and summer heat and humidity can open the door to a variety of infections.
Here is a summary of the most common diseases which pose a threat to your roses.
Rust
Rust is an orange powder, which appears on the undersides of leaves and will spread to other parts of the plant.
Powdery Mildew
This is a fungus disease that produces a white powder along the tops and bottoms of the leaves and along the stems. If untreated, the plant?s growth will be stunted, and the leaves will die and drop off.
Blackspot
The disease appears as circular black spots on the plant's leaves ranging in diameter from 1/16 to 1/2 inch. Left untreated, blackspot will destroy your plant's foliage. Hybrid tea roses are resistant to blackspot.
Rose Mosaic
Unlike most rose diseases, which are fungal in nature, Rose Mosaic is caused by a virus. Symptoms generally resemble discolored mosaic patterns in yellow and green. There is no cure for this disease. The treatment is to remove the infected plant from the garden. And remove all leaves and clippings that fell from the affected plant.
Rose Care Tips
If you are unable to stop the spread of fungus-based diseases by cutting back affected areas, see a garden supply professional for commercial fungus treatment products.
You can reduce the chances of your roses being affected by fungus if you follow these tips:
Always water the soil around the rose plant and never water the plant itself.
Clean your rose beds regularly and remove all clippings and fallen leaves.
Cut any diseased canes or blooms and dispose of them in your trash can.
Practice regular pruning, with special attention to pruning the center of the bushes to allow air circulation.
Seal all cuts. Elmer's Glue works fine. It's safe, effective and cheap.
Feed your roses regularly. Well-fed roses are better able to resist infection.
Choose disease-resistant roses whenever possible, especially if you live in a hot, humid climate. Remember that disease-resistant does not mean disease-free, just that there is less chance of it becoming infected.
About The Author
Ron King is a full-time researcher, writer, and web developer. Visit http://www.grow-roses-now.com to learn more about this fascinating hobby. Copyright 2005 Ron King. This article may be reprinted if the resource box is left intact.
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The #1 Sin Made by Success Seekers!
The #1 Sin Made by Success Seekers!
by: Kenny Goh Jern Yue
Have you ever wondered why some people are able to make their dreams a reality while others? hopes and dreams remain only a fantasy? What is it that propels some people to higher level of fulfillment; lifestyle and happiness while others remain stuck at the lover level their entire lives? Life is too short to waste on a treadmill, which makes us feel stuck and unhappy. We are not born to wake up each day to fulfill obligations and then to fall wearily into our beds at the end of the day.
Many books, CDs and seminars promise the quick fix and magic pill to make all your dreams come true or solve all your problems. What participants experienced is temporary motivation that fizzles out when days go by. The answer lies not in motivation, but inspiration.
Motivation is simply a result of inspiration. When you are inspired, your life takes on a new meaning and you embark on a wonderful...
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Camping In A RV For Fun And Pleasure
Camping In A RV For Fun And Pleasure
by: Sintilia Miecevole
Camping for most people means a tent and sleeping on a mat on the ground. If that doesn't really appeal to you, then camping in an RV is what you need. It is the ultimate camping adventure.
RV's come in many sizes and shapes. They start with campers that fit in the back of a pickup truck. These can have full kitchens, beds, a shower and toilet in them.
Next there are van conversions called Class B motorhomes that are basically a cargo van converted into a camping vehicle. These can have a raised roof for more head room. They also contain the same amenities as the truck camper.
Next up is the Class C motorhome. The front end looks like a pickup truck, but the similarity ends there. There is a sleeper extension over the cab and the back end looks like any motorhome you are probably familiar with. Basically a cargo box with windows, but much prettier. The Class C has all...
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Top Travel Reservation Tips For A Stress-Free Trip!
Top Travel Reservation Tips For A Stress-Free Trip!
by: Susan Wong
Anyone who wants to enjoy a stress-free trip has to start with the basic concern of any traveler - how to effectively handle travel reservations. Below are a number of advice that may help:
- Decide on a travel plan - specific destination, how many days, what activities, routes, and other details. The attention given to this first step will ensure smooth sailing in making the necessary travel arrangements.
- If the destination is a foreign country, make sure all information that would be needed in making reservations are on hand.
How about booking your airline tickets? Below are some airline reservation tips you can use:
- If notification of your reservation is done by e-mail, make sure that the ticket price quoted is the same. Sometimes, some airlines claim the airfare booked earlier is no long available.
- If booking on online, use a reservation site...
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Have You Tried Beds Like The New Style Waterbeds?
Have You Tried Beds Like The New Style Waterbeds?
by: Hazel Prechtel
Waterbeds are a very popular bedroom option because they provide such a gorgeous sleep and total rest for the entire slumber. Waterbeds are a revolution in sleeping because as soon as you lie on a waterbed you will notice a big difference from your normal bed. A waterbed feels a lot different from your traditional inner spring mattress style bed.
In any event though, the waterbeds of today are not the wavy, sea sick style waterbeds that you might perceive them as. Waterbeds have changed for the better and are now a very popular bedding option. Today's waterbed is totally comfortable and completely shapes your body - structure and size - so that you get the optimum slumber. When you lie on a new modern day waterbed you will find it to be so comfortable that you will not want to move. It quite simply is far more luxurious than a standard inner spring bed.
With the recent...
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Challenge Yourself: Travel Alone
Challenge Yourself: Travel Alone
by: Eric Odom
Now let?s be honest, this isn?t going to be easy.
I find traveling alone to more of a mental workout than anything. When you travel with a few friends or a significant other, you have several other people encouraging the hard decisions to be made in one direction or another. When it is just you, you have no ?yeah let?s go there? or ?I want a beer in Ireland?. It?s just you.
You have to make the decisions. You have to buy the plane ticket and plan everything from scratch. You?ve got to hit the search engines and find the information, you?ve got to figure out exactly how Europe works and you are going to drive yourself mad wanting to know what a youth hostel is. Traveling alone isn?t as easy as it sounds.
Ok, so are you scared yet? You shouldn?t be.
Actually, I was only kidding. If you slow your mind down and just understand that a truly unique journey does not begin when you...
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Decorative Stone Uses For Landscaping
Decorative Stone Uses For Landscaping
by: William Siebler
One of the benefits resulting from the diminishing rainfall now being experienced Australia wide is the growing realisation by the community that there are alternatives to the vast areas of lawn traditionally found around suburban houses.
The new trend toward smaller property sizes has also caused people to look at more practical uses that could be made of the surrounds to their homes.
One of the fastest growth areas experienced over the past 5 years has been the increased usage of decorative pebbles.
Landscapers and homeowners basically have two main sources for these pebbles and stones.
Natural coloured stones can be sourced throughout Australia, under licence, from old river and creek beds where their removal does not harm the ecosystem.
These stones are quarried, then tumbled to give a smooth rounded edge which adds a touch of class wherever used. Local...
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Utility Trailers: Different Types And Uses
Utility Trailers: Different Types And Uses
by: Olga Sen
Are you planning a long haul trip or moving house with your family to another city? And are you a bit worried about the management of your furniture and possessions? How will you carry items like beds, cupboards, your play station, clothes, and all the other things? How would you manage? Well the answer is simple, get yourself a utility trailer.
A utility trailer is an engine-less and a motor-less trailer used to carry items. It is pulled by a powered vehicle with engine. It might be your car or might be a truck. . Utility trailers are used all over the world for transportation of heavy goods for long distances. Trailers can carry large number of goods at a time. Utility trailers are used for transporting almost anything. They can be used as bike trailers, car trailers, truck trailers or snowmobile trailers. Let?s discuss some aspects of utility trailers here.
Types of Utility trailers
Utility...
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Log Cabin Living: Soften the D?cor with Fabric, Artwork, and Plants
Log Cabin Living: Soften the D?cor with Fabric, Artwork, and Plants
by: Aldene Fredenburg
If you're looking for a rustic living experience, log cabins - either individually built or from a prefab kit - are a great choice; but they do present some unique decorating challenges. Most often the interior walls around the perimeter of the home are constructed of the same rough logs as the exterior; so what do you do to define your d?cor, or to provide a new look to a home that's become boring to you?
Drapes on the windows are always an easy option, but don't stop there. Quilts or other fabric wall hangings can add interest while establishing a color scheme; add enough large quilts in your choice of designs and the bare log walls will fade into the background. (Wall hangings can also do double duty by helping to minimize drafts common in log homes.) Carefully chosen artwork can also help define the d?cor; a group of small paintings can complement the...
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