Roses

My main stalks in my roses look old and almost dead. Beyond giving them a generous prune in winter, what more can I do to give them some life?

I want to grow my rose, Land of the Long White Cloud, in a large pot. Do I have to do anything extra special to help it survive in the container? Also, where is the best area in the garden to put my rose over the winter months?

What should I do to look after my roses to ensure good healthy flowering this season?

Our family loves roses and my mum is an avid gardener, however she always has difficulty with her roses. She is wanting to know how she can encourage healthy and abundant flowers? What is the best natural spray for rust and brown spots? 

Should I be cutting roses back hard now in April or waiting until after winter? I have pruned a few times mainly to deadhead.

My question is about roses in May. Mine have a bit of rust, so I have lightly trimmed the bushes. Does that matter so close to winter? What is the best time to prune in Christchurch?

We are soon to shift house. Currently we have some favourite roses which we have nurtured over the years. Could we take cuttings from these bushes to replant and establish at our new home?

I have two white standard roses which look healthy but come in to bud and immediately turn brown. I have very few actual roses. They are planted in a north facing situation so have morning sun.

14 years ago I planted a Loving Memory rose and it hasn't flourished at all. I have fed it special rose manure, put banana skins around and it is in a dry sunny position. All my other roses are thriving except this one. Should I transplant it? When?

At what rate can I use Lime Sulfur on my roses in September?

My favourite eight roses were relocated following the earthquakes from sandy soil in Dec 2011 to Templeton’s amazing rich soil, and then in Mar 2013 to heavy soil with clay base. How can I reward these plants with the best care?

Usually I prune my roses towards the end of June, but now in early June with the seasons changing and the fact that they are still flowering, when is the best time to prune? What about treatment during the colder months?