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2009-11-02 Knock out roses:

Yellow leaves which have black spots on them, are caused by a fungal disease called Black Spot. This disease is usually worst in areas that get humid weather with warm temperatures. Knock Out roses are

2009-11-02 overwintering unplanted roses:

Greenhouses are ideal for the tender roses such as teas and noisettes, but in your climate you need hardier ones such as those you have purchased. These types do best when they get a dormant period. The

2009-11-01 Knock out roses:

You can cut your roses back now. If you want them to be 3 feet tall then you have to cut them back to 18 inches as they will grow back again and become 3 feet tall. If you want them taller then only prune

2009-11-01 Cutting back Knockout Roses before Winter:

As I don't know where you garden, I will have to assume that you get a cold winter. If your roses didn't do well this year, then I would wait until the spring to cut them back. This way if there is a nasty

2009-10-30 overwintering unplanted roses:

Roses need a dormant period to do their best and the winter killing of their leaves gives them that rest period. If you keep them in a heated warm and humid greenhouse, they will not go dormant and the