Take the possibility of rainfall and flash flooding seriously when hiking the canyons of Northern Arizona. It is a good idea before you hike to study maps to identify possible escape routes. Be especially careful hiking the Grand Canyon, Marble Canyon, and Glen Canyon regions.
Own-root roses are propagated by rooting stem cuttings of one variety of rose. From the band size pots tyically sold, the plants will put out a few new full-sized canes each year and then reach mature height and width in 2-5 years, depending on the variety.
Dig down and look at the root tissues. Healthy rose root tissues will be firm and white to light gray in color. Dead root tissues will be brown and can become slick or slimy with rot. Dead roots signify a lost plant that is dead or dying.