As for diseases, the best strategy is to start with disease-resistant cultivars. “Buy ‘fisherman roses,’” Pscheidt said. “The types that you can plant and then go fishing. Breeders are always coming ...

Cultural tip: Avoid overfertilizing roses with water-soluble, nitrogen-based fertilizers, which prompts overgrowth of ...

You’ll get a great foliage and fruit display from your Rugosa Rose when the leaves turn orange and red in fall.