On May 3, 12:43 am, Larry Apolonio <lapolo...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> After about two years of neglect I have decided to clean up my front
yard.
>
> One of the problems I have is grass growing in two of my rose plants. I
> don't know who to ask and I did google for "grass in roses" but I don't
> think there is a common problem. Could be wrong though.
>
> I did try and pull the grass by hand but it seems to really be in there.
> I'm afraid it will kill the roses.
>
> Thanks,
> Larry A
Grass and weeds pull out much easier when the soil is wet; so water
or pull the grass after a good rain.
A sharp pointed tool, such as the hori knife mentioned, or an
'asparagus
knife' or even a screwdriver can loosen the soil to remove grass
easier,
but too shallow to damage rose roots.
If you use a mulch, be sure to keep it a few inches away from the
base of the plant.
Emilie
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