Many insects and disease problems can be deterred from residing
in your garden by following a few simple guidelines.
- Consider where you place your rose, be sure to plant the rose in a spot with full sun with good air flow. This will make the environment around your rose inhospitable for many diseases.
- Water in the morning. Evening watering allows the moisture to remain on the plants creating the conditions which are ideal for many insects and diseases.
- Hose off the foliage with a strong stream of water on a weekly to biweekly basis. This practice is advantageous throughout the garden as it keeps many insects from establishing large colonies by knocking them to the ground where they often die before returning to the plant.
- Over fertilization with a high nitrogen fertilizer will promote soft succulent growth that is also susceptible to insect attack. Practice minimalist garden techniques to reduce your dependency on chemical solutions.
Not every problem can be prevented, the provided recommendations are based on the proper identification of your insect or disease. The registration of chemicals varies from state to state, check with your local nursery or garden center for the best solution for your area.
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