Oh, I didn't even see this thread until Debra called me over. It is true, I have quite the spray routine. Do you think anyone wants to read an article about my spray and fertilizer routine? I could write one if so.
You guys in dryer locations don't need to fuss as much but here if I don't spray my roses I would end up with bare naked sticks with no leaves. Not a sight I am wanting to see.
I also have a pruning routine I follow each year. Strong pruning, most people are shocked at how much I prune my roses down to. Probably should include my pruning too.