I got some rose fertilizer(1/2 price sale-hard to resist) that also has a
bug killer that sucks up into the plant. I've been looking at leaning more
to feeding the soil as this seems to be a more balanced way. If I put some
of this granular fertilizer on the roses in early spring to help them get
going and also provide insect resistance as the leaves are just coming out,
will this mess up the chemical balance that seems so important? I've looked
for an answer and can't seem to find one.

Thanks
ed