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Winter Care For Roses

February 25, 2009

Any new growth on your rose plants may be damaged during the winter. To discourage growth late in the year, stop fertilizing your roses by the beginning of September. Stop pruning them around this time as well. Read more

Boost Your Roses in the Spring

February 1, 2009

In the springtime, if you aren’t planting new roses you will certainly be looking forward to boosting your old roses to get them to come back to  life. The spring is an exciting time for roses and they grow and blossom. Read more

Fixing Diseased and Problem Roses

January 23, 2009

Disease prevention techniques will help to guard against some rose diseases and problems, but there still may be one that affects them. When this happens, it will be up to you to fix the problem. The roses will need some extra care during this time, and they may need some specialized supplies.

Aphids are a common problem in gardens. They can affect just about any plant in the garden, and they may spread from another plant to your roses. If this occurs, wash your rose plants, and any other affected plants, with a solution of soapy water. Read more

Preventing Common Rose Diseases

January 19, 2009

Like many garden plants, roses can become infected with plant diseases. These come in several different varieties, and some types of roses are more susceptible than others. Preventing rose diseases is easier than trying to treat them later, so prevention is an important part of the care of roses. Read more

Growing Organic Roses

January 14, 2009

Growing organic roses is catching on with gardeners looking for natural garden without the use of artificial chemicals. It is possible to grow organic roses with some special care to keep your supplies natural and safe for the environment. Organic roses are known as some of the most fragrant roses, and their colors are superb. It’s also believed that organic rose plants will live longer than other roses. Read more

Watering Your Roses

December 21, 2008

Rose plants typically need a lot of water. They can withstand a lot of problems as long as the water supply is steady and plentiful. The key to watering them is to get the water down deep enough into the soil to benefit the roots. To make sure that the water has time to sink down into the roots before it evaporates, the watering should be done to maximize the length of time it spends in the soil. Read more

Planting Roses

December 20, 2008

There are several important factors that go into planting roses for the best result. Choosing the correct site is one of the most important aspects, but using the proper techniques while planting them is also vital to keeping the plants healthy. Read more

Choosing the Right Roses for Your Garden

December 18, 2008

When you first look through available rose types, the choice can seem overwhelming. There are hundreds of rose varieties available, each with a different color, petal arrangement, size and type of plant. There are rose vines, shrubs, miniatures and more. The way the roses look will probably be important to you, but there are several other important factors as well. Read more

Caring For Roses - What is required

December 17, 2008

Like any plants, caring for roses requires the right amount of water, fertilizer and enough sun to thrive. But while many plants thrive without being pruned by a gardener, roses need regular pruning in order to stay healthy. When first beginning your rose gardening, you will need: Read more