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Re: don't know anything about ....

Michelle,

I am no expert either. Can't even say I have a green thumb.
If it's outside it usually has a fighting chance.

>In August we bought a new house and I planted my roses on the east side
>of the house, but still gets some early afternoon sun.  I think I made a
>mistake, by the time fall came, my roses were moldy and full of black
>spots.  Help!  What did I do wrong?  I know that they didn't have this
>problem before we moved.  They only had partial sun before.

How much is some early afternoon sun?
They may not have drained well while in the pots.
I would give them time. Some roses are just finicky as to where they like
to sit.  I had a Ceceil Brunner rose along a south fence for years. Our
cows on the other side would trim her back. I desided to move her back
about 20 feet so that I could enjoy all her blooms. She hated the new spot
and didn't grow one inch in a full year. I thought I had ruined her.  The
next 
year I moved her to the west side onto a picket fence. She sprung to life 
and grew 37 feet long that spring. I pegged her to the fence and she ran 
over the fence and began attacking my husband's truck. 
I have had roses I thought were dead and their was still some life in them.

>Also, we have an ugly metal shed in the back yard that isn't tall enough
>to stand up in.  I would like to plant some kind of roses that would
>cover it.  Any clues?

Ramblers would be a good choice. How strong is your shed?

Hang in there,
Carleen
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