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What's the one hardest thing about growing roses where you are?

Moses, Pittsburgh, W. PA., zone 5/6, USA
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago

I would like to know what is the one greatest challenge that you encounter growing roses where you live?

With me, it's a close call between Midge Fly damage and winter kill/dieback. I would have to say Midge Fly damage is my foremost nemesis. Winter kill/dieback is disheartening, but there are tough roses that laugh at winter, and a wimpy rose does not affect my health or that of the environment.
The only way of dealing with Midge Fly for me is toxic spraying. I have found no way around it.

Moses

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