Rose planted by Cassandra 

Fourth of July

So I planted a rose bush today. Definitely hard work involved. Uggh. I spoke with my grandfather (the 30 year expert on rose bush care) and he said to keep bugs from tearing through your plants...get a gallon jug and put a tablespoon of baking soda and a little liquid dish detergent in the gallon jug with water. Shake and put in a spray bottle and spray it on the leaves every few weeks. Water every few days at the base of the plant. Fertilize every two weeks. Hope this helps me and other newbie gardeners