How to keep pests away from roses in winter

To avoid powdery mildew and black spot, spray foliage every two weeks with a fungicide, until June. 

The longer you can manage to keep foliage on plants, the better chance the woody stems will have to ripen, resulting in better blooms in spring again.

Only feed rose bushes in warmer areas. Carry out some dead-heading and water the plants, at least once a week.

Pest patrol

Tan or brown oval insects with a hard shell can sometimes infect the stems and undersides of the leaves of indoor plants. They are sap-sucking and can eventually ruin a plant. The secretions of heavy infestations can lead to sooty mold.

Black fungus

The best way to curb scale attacks is to keep your plants clean from dust in a humid atmosphere, and in optimal health. If you notice the presence of these pests, wipe them off, or in the case of heavily infested