Zuzu ...
Thanks for the Pine-Sol tip.
I think I got the gopher(s) for now. I haven't seen any new gopher activity in that bed for over two weeks.
This bed is where Mrs J planted her roses decades ago. It was only 8" wide. I made the bed 3' wide. I think the Dr. H roots extend out under the lawn as I have had suckers come up next to the foundation of the house. There is no way she could have deep watered the roses, so I am guessing they got most of their water needs met when she watered the lawn because the roots go to where the water is available.
There is no way I am going to even try to dig up a rose that has been growing on Dr. H for decades. If the gopher wins, he wins. It's orange ... not my favorite color for a rose. Right now, I am working to save the rose without trying to dig it up.
Smiles,
Lyn
