On Wed, 06 May 2009 22:07:16 -0400, Phisherman
wrote:

On Tue, 05 May 2009 19:11:34 -0500, wrote:

On Tue, 5 May 2009 00:08:50 -0500, "Freckles"
wrote:

I would like to use a systemic pesticide on my roses.

I've heard systemic pesticides can be very dangerous.

I've tried several different sprays and am not satisfied with the results.

Can anyone recommend a brand of systemic pesticide that is not so dangerous
to humans and pets?

Thanks,

Freckles

I've planted garlic around the roses with good success. Definitely kid
and pet friendly.

Kate


Kate, you are extra fortunate to have garlic that works. I have a
row of garlic in front of my roses, it dies to the ground in June but
comes back in January. It is the companion plant. It does nothing
to stop the aphids, not sure about deer or vampires though.

I circle the roses with garlic and then try to remember not to weed
them out in the Spring. The wild roses I didn't and one is eaten up,
the other ok and closest to the garlic.

Off I go to gather plantain and then mow - it's not raining today!

Happy gardening!

Kate