I do this too! Bad, silly obsession!! Lesley

Also guilty! Those yellow leaves make the roses look ratty. Besides, they'll contribute to the mulch layer. When I'm hand watering I'll often direct the water spray at them and they fall off that way. Otherwise, it's plucking or snipping. I think of it as a Zen experience. Sounds so much better than compulsively crazy.....

Ingrid

Also, also, guilty! I'm sure there will come a time when I have so many established roses.....that I won't be doing it as much. lol

Allison
ps I really shouldn't be doing it. Yesterday I discovered Brown Widows are often in, on or around those leaves! ewww So much for Zen moments! lol

If they are yellow, they are no longer productive, so off they can go. If they are still green, even with spots, they are still productive and would be better off left on the plant.