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Reusing Old Rose Mulch: Safe Under Non-Rose Plants

Removing rose mulch eliminates black spot inoculum, which only affects roses. The old hardwood mulch is perfectly safe to reuse under azaleas, hydrangeas, trees, or any non-rose plants in your landscape.

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