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| | Roses - frequently asked questions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17) |
 | | Although their preferred foods are rose and peony blossoms, they can also be pests on apple, crabapple, grape, cherry, strawberry, raspberry, hydrangea, hollyhock, and many other ornamental plants and vegetables. |
 | | Roses need a rich soil and regular watering so that they are kept evenly moist but not soggy, so it is possible that there is a soil problem. |
 | | (The roses may also have outgrown their pots.) A top-dressing of compost is helpful for ailing (and healthy) roses, and you might also consider fertilizing (either a long release granular or water soluble type specifically for roses) according to package instructions if you haven't already done so. |
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