Rose diseases

A few years ago, a Master Gardener friend tore out all her KnockOut roses because of rose rosette disease. Since then, I’d heard about other gardeners having this problem; luckily, it had skipped our place.

Knockout roses are relatively carefree, but they do take some basic care. These three care tips will help keep your knock out roses looking great.

Black spot is one of the most common rose diseases. It weakens the rose and ruins its appearance. Here's how to treat and prevent it.

A staple of many home gardens, roses are known for their beautiful flowers but also for their dense foliage. Understandably, it’s pretty frustrating to see the typically dark green leaves of your rose bush begin

More than many plants, roses need careful watering to avoid problems. Visit Gardener's Path to learn all about how and when to water roses the right way.

How Do I Manage Rose Sawflies? My roses have lots of hollow and brown holes in their leaves. What is causing the damage, and how do I stop it?" Question from Pam of Massachusetts

Rose rust is becoming more and more common, and it's challenging to deal with. Once the disease takes hold, it can be downright impossible to eliminate. Learn how to identify and deal with this fungal infection so you can enjoy roses without the rust drama, now on Gardener's Path. #roserust #roses #gardenerspath

Rose rosette disease is a harmful, rapidly spreading rose virus that can pose a threat to the beauty of our rose gardens. Staying informed on the topic is our key line of defense against this rose disease. Click on the pin for a detailed look at rose rosette disease and answering all the questions you may have about it.

Source(s): Randy Drinkard Several fungi are capable of causing stem canker and dieback of roses. Symptoms: Cankers begin as spots ranging in color from yellow to purple, depending on the causal fungus. The developing cankers become sunken, forming wrinkled or cracked lesions that are tan to black. Canker margins are ... Read more

The symptoms, disease cycle and management of Rose Rosette in rose plants and how to incorporate roses into landscapes for increased visual lawn quality.