Northeast Gardening: NE Roses 101, 0 by ROBINDOG

ROBINDOG wrote:
I use bagged manure now, but did use the composted 'real' stuff when my friend had horses....I never cut anything off them until spring, & only what's obviously dead. Have no idea if the manure heats up, but it keeps the soil from heaving, & fertilizes them with the spring rains.....I also have all except John Davis against the garage, so that helps keep them from the wind.....John Davis is super hardy, & needs no care, but it's very large.....Here is a shot of the side of the garage, the pink roses are spent, but more will come...will post a photo of JD later....