Some rose waters can certainly cost a premium, and this could be due to a high concentration of rose, the product’s size, or even the quality of the other ingredients added to the formula. However, more expensive doesn’t always mean better. Compare the size, ingredients, and production processes of the products you’re interested in to make sure that you’re getting your money’s worth.

Cute little bunnies are not as innocent as they appear and they particularly enjoy feasting on roses. Young rabbits relish the young tender shoots that are within their reach and will systematically find them all as they sprout in spring. Older rabbits will cause major destruction, especially in winter by stripping the plants of their bark often standing on their hind legs to reach the higher stems. If you live in an area inhabited by these creatures some measures will need to be taken to protect your roses. A wire mesh fence can be used to keep them out but be sure there are none in the garden when you put this up, otherwise you will compound the problem, rabbits produce offspring like roses produce leaves. The alternative way to protect them is to erect individual fencing around the base of each rose at least while they are young, although unsightly this will allow the roses a head start against the rabbits. There are chemicals, which can be sprinkled on the ground designed to keep rabbits away, but these are never completely successful. Red Spider Mite Liquid copper adheres to leaves better than powdered copper and won't shrink away from the leaf edge as it dries, thereby ensuring better coverage and protection.This is one of the weirdest phenomena of the rose. In early summer a bloom will appear to be opening quite normally, then it will be noticed that another bud is appearing from the centre of the unfurling flower. This is proliferation and no one knows exactly why it happens. Some experts believe it to be viral, and it does tend to occur repeatedly in the same varieties although not consistently on every plant in that variety, but the general consensus is that it is genetic, with parts of the reproductive area overproducing. Rose Replant Disease (specific replant disease)

Method 1 is the most effective way to keep roses looking good all season long. Although it is more time consuming and costly, most keen gardeners prefer this method over the second. A regular spray with a rose tonic such as Potassium Phosphite ( Uncle Tom’s Rose Tonic) will help roses to keep healthy. Use alongside a proprietary feed during the growing season to keep your roses happy. This Rose Society UK book gives the reader more information about many different pests and diseases with colour pictures and proposed treatments. This book describes only the major pests affecting roses, whilst there are many chemical products on the market the Rose Society UK encourages environmentally friendly products. When there is considerable new spring growth, stop oil and copper and start summer sprays as oil and copper mixes may burn the new foliage. Many rose varieties are susceptible to pests and diseases. Simple spray programmes can prevent pest and disease problems. Summer SprayingSpray no more regularly than every fortnight on active growth. Ideally in dry, cool and cloudy weather but during hot and sunny spells do this during early mornings or evenings. Re-spray roses after heavy rainfall to recoat and protect the leaves. Roses are non-resistant to this product, so it can be used regularly. Ready Mix Spray Sulphur Rose Ashley White is an esthetician and founder of Skin Class Hero Studios who specializes in everyday skincare rituals to improve the health and appearance of skin. During the winter while roses are pruned and dormant, fill a watering can with a diluted mix of Sulphur rose and water or Jeyes Fluid and attach a shower head rose to the can. Give each rose 5 litres of the mix, this should kill off any overwintering disease spores and give your roses a clean start for the following season. Try to avoid catching the foliage with the mixture as it may scorch. Still No Joy?