I love roses, I really do . . . but I can't take it anymore!! I can't take all the diseases and spraying!! We have a wonderful garden that's full of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, lizards, etc. and I just don't want to keep spraying chemicals in my yard for the sake of a few rose plants.

I've heard people say they never spray but when I tried that one of my HTs died from BS. I'm thinking of going totally HT-less and sticking with disease resistant types like rugosas. I have a bunch of Knock-outs and a Linda Campbell rugosa that are all outstanding and low maintenance.

What other roses would you guys suggest for disease resistance?

Thanks I feel much better!

Lisa