What is the best way to keep roses healthy?

My roses are pretty healthy, but as summer is kicking in, more little evil bugs seem to take refuge in the bushes. Any suggestions?

What is the best way to keep roses healthy?
The problem with roses is that the burden sometimes outweighs the benefit. Roses are attacked by diseases above and below the ground. Above, the most common is black-spot, there is nothing on the market that is curative however there are preventative methods available. The big problems is the preventatives stop the disease for a period of 12 to 15 days and then it needs another application. Then the second most common problem is suckin and chewing pests. They require an insecticide-- there are many different ones on the market. The label will indicate for use on roses ... same with the fungicides for disease control.Third problem is watering you cannot let water get on the foliage during the growing season. This is like throwing gas on a fire when it comes to airborne diseases. Finally fertilization all plants need it but with roses you can probably apply a little more during the season. Liquid always works the best however there are granules that also work. AN extended use fertilizer does not work as good with roses as to a quick release. Make sure if it is granular that the first number is no more than 10 and give it extra water for about a week. Good Luck!!!!
Reply:i really dont know, but i would say to fertilize water and put mulch around them.
Reply:I've always had great success with seven dust. You need to dust the roses before the dew has dried off of them and after it rains but it will keep most all of the bugs away and kill the ones you already have.
Reply:hmmm...in the winter u should cut them..well before the winter. ive seen my mom do it...cover them up if its cold..but to keep them away from bugs and all my mom bought soap, put it in water for a couple of days...it gets all mushy and stuff...then u jus spray it on them...or windex or something..but im sure about the soap...=)
Reply:well if you turn them upsid down the pedals don't fall off but i would say water sun and dirt
Reply:Spray the roses with a bug spray [ like diazon] that is recommended by local nursery or green house. The best way to keep the roses healthy is to clip the blossums off after they are done blooming at the 5th leaf back. This promotes blooming %26amp; keeps them beautiful til fall.
Reply:pile kelp, horse manure and dolomite lime around the bases and prune during the dormant season, healthy roses come from healthy soil, diazanon treats a symptom but doesn't make the roses any healthier