Can you plant new roses in an old rose bed? It isn't the best idea — but here's what you can do to reduce the risk of replant disease

Closeup of pink roses growing on rose plant in garden.

An age-old question circles the gardening world each year: Can you plant new roses in an old rose bed?

If you’re learning how to plant roses, you might have come across the term ‘replant disease’ — it primarily affects roses and other plants in the rose family, and many garden experts warn against planting new roses in an old rose bed if you want to avoid it.