October 11, 2009
- What Is Hybrdid Tea?
Squatting in admiration before a particularly beautiful and promising rose seedling, I was startled by a friend walking up behind me. Naturally he was curious as to “what” I was so intently studying but his first question really jarred me.
September 27, 2009
- Tips and Tricks for Arranging Flowers
Flowers are one type of plant that is loved by almost all people. They make wonderful home decor as well eye-catching adornments to the outside of the home. To make flowers even more pleasing to the eye, many people choose to arrange them in beautiful and unique ways. Arranging flowers is not a difficult task to learn. All that you need is a little imagination and creativity.
September 13, 2009
- Quick Tips On How To Care Canadian Roses
Roses grow best in rich clay-loam soils located where there is good drainage and where protection is afforded from strong winds. Roses require sunlight and usually do not thrive in shady locations.
August 31, 2009
- Garden Chores For August Landscapes
It’s time to dry everlastings, bells of Ireland and celosias for winter arrangements. Cut the flowers when dry, tie in bunches of not over five stems and hang in a dry, airy attic away from the light (in strong light the colors will fade).
August 26, 2009
- Rose And Rose Virus
In the beginning there were no roses, just the house set among oaks on a sloping hill. They were not interested in landscaping but something had to be done. So the couple called in an energetic nurseryman who planted the grounds with honeysuckle, Bridalwreath, lilacs, spirea and evergreens. In a few years his plants far outgrew their allotted space and the grounds were no more pleasant than before.
August 5, 2009
- Caring for Roses – My Easy Guide
Roses are many of the most pleasant and beloved flower that decorates our gardens and our lives. Unfortunately roses have a reputation for being a difficult plant to care for. While some rose plant owners see this to be right, others learn steps to find out the particular care that is required for their roses.
August 2, 2009
- Roses – Time For Buds To Emerge
May links spring with summer; the differences in growing conditions that marked the earlier days of spring are now leveling off. The sowing and planting of hardy plants are now merging with those that are more tender.
August 1, 2009
- May – The Starting Month Of Summer In The North
May links spring with summer; the differences in growing conditions that marked the earlier days of spring are now leveling off. The sowing and planting of hardy plants are now merging with those that are more tender.
July 31, 2009
- Rose Bush Care – Bigger Stronger Roses
There is in all likelihood no bloom as stunning or as popular as a rose. They have been around for 1000s of years and are well-known in virtually every country. Growing rose bushes is rewarding and easy. All you need is a slight bit of horticulture know how to get started. Through understanding a little bit more about horticulture care the more productive you will be with your rose bushes.
July 29, 2009
- First Big Rose Month Of The Season
The large-flowering chrysanthemums which were set out in March or April and should be 6 or 8 inches high by now may be cut back within 3 or 4 inches of the ground. If you wish to increase your stock root the tips which you removed. In the Middle South most chrysanthemum hobbyists now agree that the period May 20 to June 10 is the best season for putting out cuttings of the large flowered, exhibition type varieties. Freshly-rooted cuttings planted during this period will establish themselves and develop into more vigorous plants sooner than those planted in early spring.
July 28, 2009
- Revealed the Rose Planting Guide
Planting a rose plant goes beyond how deep the hole should be and if plant food should be applied now or later. The first and most fundamental measure in rose planting that should not be overlooked is picking the location of where you are going to plant your roses. It is as true in planting as it is in real estate; location, location, location. There are some matters that need to be studied when choosing a location for our rose plants.
July 27, 2009
- Organic Rose Gardening – Discover the Secrets
Organic rose gardening is getting increasingly popular among rose enthusiasts. Roses have been grown by people for 1000s of years before artificial chemical substances were ever formulated and hence these chemical substances do not have to be depended on to own a gorgeous garden of roses. By keeping up an organic yard you are able to increase the longevity of your roses and keep your family, pets, and wildlife away from harmful chemicals.
July 25, 2009
- Transplanting Roses for Better Sunlight
The grounds for needing to transplant roses are numerous. It could be because you choose to allow it greater sunlight or it could be that you are just modifying things around a bit in your garden. But, whatever the cause, there are several matters that you will need to recognise before you start plucking your plant out of the ground.
June 17, 2009
- Southern Rose Blooming Control
The first heavy burst of rose bloom occurs in May in most of the South, and now in June the plants are slowing up a bit, both in growth and bloom, taking a little rest for the next good spurt of bloom just a few weeks ahead.
June 13, 2009
- The Strong Appeal Of Mixed Caladium Beds
The first heavy burst of rose bloom occurs in May in most of the South, and now in June the plants are slowing up a bit, both in growth and bloom, taking a little rest for the next good spurt of bloom just a few weeks ahead.
June 12, 2009
- Growing Roses – The Top 5 Mistakes Most People Make
Dave Leach asked:
Growing roses is both an art and a science: as my gardening aunt used to say, “…it’s six of one and half a dozen of the other!”
As a rose grower myself and author of a gardening website, I get many questions about why a certain rose bush has failed or what a [...] - Established Rose Plants Caring Tips
If the winter soil mounds are left around old rose plants until early April, small shoots begin to develop under the protective soil. The danger in this is that the shoots may be broken when the hill is removed and the already growing plant will be set back if a late freeze occurs.
June 10, 2009
- Growing Roses–5 Secrets to Growing Show-Quality Blooms
Dave Leach asked:
My interest in growing roses is always re-charged when I get to visit my local rose show, and
whenever I attend one of these annual events I like to take another rose enthusiast with me.
Our afternoon at the show always seems to produce the same sort of questions regarding the growing of show [...]
June 6, 2009
- Landscape Challenge – A Terrace Of Roses
When building a landscape that has the challenge of a steep hillside or slope there are some things you can do to help in the design.
June 5, 2009
- Growing And Care Of Established Roses
If the winter soil mounds are left around old rose plants until early April, small shoots begin to develop under the protective soil. The danger in this is that the shoots may be broken when the hill is removed and the already growing plant will be set back if a late freeze occurs.
