Frank BrinesARS Master RosarianSummer is certainly upon us! Experience tells us that it's only going to get hotter before it gets cooler. (I don't need to tell you that at the beginning of August, do I?) Since high summer temperatures and less-than-ideal conditions for roses are inevitable for the next couple of months, let's get ready!Stroll through your gardens in the a.m., look for leaf wilt, drying or discoloring of leaves, and the general leaf reflectance (surface luster). If it appears dull, investigate the plant for disease, drought, or pests.Like most living things, your roses are continually perspiring, although in their case we call it “transpiring.” This draws water from the roots into the leaves, helping them keep cool.When temperatures are in the 90º r
