Rose bushes are prone to attack by garden pests. To keep them healthy, try the following steps: always inspect your rose bushes closely, cut away any infected regions, and use an anti-fungal spray. Here’s how to make it: add one tablespoon of baking soda and two tablespoons of vegetable oil to 4,5 litres of water, mixing it thoroughly. Spray this mixture on to your rose bushes about once every two weeks. It works wonders.

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