If you love mosaic art, you may be shocked to learn that the term, "mosaic" can be anathema when caring for roses. "Once a rose is infected with Rose Mosaic Virus," warns Marie Iannotti, "there’s not much to be done except check with the nursery for a replacement." Yikes! A big part of caring for roses in your landscape design is learning how to handle the diseases to which roses are susceptible. About's Gardening Guide discusses black spot, downy mildew, rust and mosaic virus in this article on caring for roses.

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