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Managing Black Spot in Clay Soil Rose Beds: Adjust Watering, Spraying, and Expectations

Rose garden in red clay (zone?): Knockouts and hybrids, weekly Bayer systemic, biweekly water. Losing all leaves, black spot on remaining.

Clay Is Good, But...

Clay provides minerals roses love. But mulch + clay holds too much water. Water weekly (5 gal/rose). Bayer monthly in clay (label says more, but clay retains it). Reduce Bayer—some roses react badly. Try baking soda spray (1 tbsp/quart) every 3 days on new growth. Accept some cultivars are prone. Knockouts should recover.

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