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Q&A - Should I wait until spring to apply iron to my roses?

Question:
Should I wait until spring to apply iron to my roses?
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Answer:

Rather than putting iron on the roses University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond and UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper suggest getting a soil test. They say incorrect pH in the soil can make the iron in the soil inaccessible to the plant. A soil test will tell you what you need to do to correct the problem. They have not heard of regularly applying iron to the soil for roses.
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Related Videos:
Basic Rose Care
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Planting Potted Roses
Planting Bare Root Roses

Related Resources:
Roses: Care After Planting
Growing and Caring for Roses
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