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Is it possible to over water my roses. My Theresa Bugnet and William
Baffin are turning yellow on the bottom leaves. This is their first year in the ground and they started out great but are now turning yellow at the bottoms. I don't see any bugs on the leaves so the only thing I can think of is over watering. Any Help appreciated. Sharon in MN |
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"sharoncapps" wrote in message
... Is it possible to over water my roses. My Theresa Bugnet and William Baffin are turning yellow on the bottom leaves. This is their first year in the ground and they started out great but are now turning yellow at the bottoms. I don't see any bugs on the leaves so the only thing I can think of is over watering. Any Help appreciated. Sharon in MN How's the drainage? Roses don't like their roots standing in water. So yes, it is possible to over-water roses if there is not good drainage. How often do you water? That depends on a lot of factors, but do an easy soil dampness test: stick your finger into the soil about 1-2" down. If it's still wet, don't water for a few days. If it's dry, the yellowing leaves may be due to lack of water. (You might have too much drainage, e.g., sandy soil.) Some of my roses (not your varieties) get yellow leaves but as long as most of the leaves are green, and there is new growth, I tend not to worry about it. Yellowing is one way leaves die. Gail near San Antonio TX Zone 8 |
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Overwatering
Gail Futoran wrote:
"sharoncapps" wrote in message ... How's the drainage? Roses don't like their roots standing in water. So yes, it is possible to over-water roses if there is not good drainage. How often do you water? That depends on a lot of factors, but do an easy soil dampness test: stick your finger into the soil about 1-2" down. If it's still wet, don't water for a few days. If it's dry, the yellowing leaves may be due to lack of water. (You might have too much drainage, e.g., sandy soil.) I actually have pretty good drainage but it has been overcast and showers all the time so I guess they just need more sun. I usually only water once a week depending on the weather. If it rains I don't water and if it is too hot I sometimes water more. Thanks for the reply. Sharon in MN |
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