Frank BrinesARS Master RosarianTo help you plan for summer in your rose garden, it helps to know what to expect from the weather in the coming months. The National Weather Bureau reports that Pacific Ocean temperatures are basically “neutral” so far this year – that is, there is neither a La Niña nor El Niño condition. Therefore, we can expect weather more like the average… if anyone can remember what that is like!June is upon us, so be watchful to properly manage the amount of water you apply while keeping your plants safe from heat damage and water stress. The strategies I will discuss here are:• Delivering water efficiently• Keeping water in the soil using mulch• Allowing your roses a summer dormancy periodDelivering water efficiently: Install
