Black Spot is a common problem associated with growing roses, especially in the south. I would have to say it's only thing I dislike about growing roses. Here in Florida the humidity is high and offers the perfect breeding grounds for Black Spot.
Black Spot is easy to identify. It starts of with little black spots that rapidly grow and take over the entire rose bush if not stopped quickly.
Black Spot is easy to identify. It starts of with little black spots that rapidly grow and take over the entire rose bush if not stopped quickly.
You should treat roses at the first sign of Black Spot to keep it from spreading. Be sure to treat the soil, mulch and anything else near the infected plants. Always water plants from the base to insure you are not spreading the Black Spot with water. Splashing, trickling and running water are all common reasons for the disease spreading to other plants.
There are several methods for treating and preventing Black Spot. You can spend fortunes trying to treat it and prevent it with chemicals from the garden center OR you can use SIMPLE at home remedies that work well and cost pennies.... How to Treat Black Spot on Roses and several methods for treating Black Spot on roses. Click HERE to read the article.
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