Re: [Rose-list] is cedar apple rust a problem for roses

**J*@aol.com**

Sorry, Philip, I ran on too quickly...my idea is to use the fresh cedar chips 
now on
shrubs/trees, and add grass clippings to that mulch over the summer. To the 
rose
beds, add the aged manure (which you have already done and I would have known 
if I had read further - 'scusa) which will not rob the soil of nitrogen. You 
could always
add grass clippings to the rose manure mulch too, but soil testing would be 
in order
first. There is supposed to be a very accurate and affordable soil tester now 
on the market now - can't remember if it only test for ph or more. Will have 
to check my files..will report back if anyone's interested.

Joanie, Z.5a

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