Overwintering Potted Dwarf Rose and Earwig Control on Corn

Dwarf Rose Winter Care by Climate Zone

Follow-up to dwarf rose overwintering question adds earwig control query.

Rose Winter Strategy

• No snow winters: Pot against house, out of wind
• Snowy/cold winters: Wait for leaf drop → unheated garage/basement → monthly damp watering
• Critical: No indoor heat before dormancy (causes fatal soft growth)

Earwig Control on Corn (Bonus)

Traps: rolled newspaper, corrugated cardboard, short hose pieces. Place near plants at dusk, shake into soapy water each morning. Repeat daily until catches stop.