Rose bush losing leaves

[obsessed]

My knockout rose bush looks bad. It got yellow and started to drop its leaves. It is planted next to some marigolds and a sweet olive tree that look incredibly healthy. So what gives. My other rose bush a few feet down looks nice and lush. but not this one. Anything I can do?

 

[chris09]

Does the rose that has the leaves falling off have spots on the leaves?
Do you have pictures of the rose?

Chris

 

[seedcorn]

spray it w/epsom salts, it'll come back.

 

[Hattie the Hen]

I would both spray it & water in Epson Salts. I might even rake some into the soil. I tend to do this anyway in the Spring or when I mulch them.

Good luck, I hope it recovers fast.

Hattie

 

[newchickmom09]

spray it w/epsom salts, it'll come back.

What does this do? (sorry to hi-jack )

 

[Hattie the Hen]

spray it w/epsom salts, it'll come back.

What does this do? (sorry to hi-jack )

Here is a link which explains -- not everyone believes in it. It works pretty well for me & is a cheap solution as a first try. I have it in the house for my sore feet.........!!

http://gardening.about.com/od/organicgardenin1/f/Epsom_Salts.htm


Hattie

 

[desertwillow]

Roses also like coffee grounds, banana peels and beer. If the leaves turn green and fall off and you don't see bugs it might be getting too much water.