Do you want to add more roses to your present planting? Are you contemplating a new rose garden, or do you just love roses and want to plant a few for personal enjoyment? If you are puzzled and bewildered by the varied descriptions and glowing colors of the rose books or catalogs, the following may … Read more
If you’re about to move to a new home, you can take your rose bushes with you. If you consider their simple cultural requirements, they’ll quickly adapt to a new location, especially if the change occurs between October and December. Moving Rose Bushes That is the perfect season to move them because their sap flows … Read more
It’s fall again, and with summer’s glow fading, we have many garden chores ahead. All of them are not routine, however, and one is a distinct pleasure—the selection of roses from new varieties being introduced this fall. New Personalities of Rose Growers These new personalities were developed by the following rose growers: War Dance War … Read more
I’m giving my method of starting rose cuttings in answer to the inquiry I read in a magazine. I’ve used this method for many years with success. How I Start Rose Cuttings In late October or early November, I fix a little bed under some shrub where it will be protected from winter winds and … Read more
Summary: The article explores foliar feeding’s benefits for roses and other plants, emphasizing its potential to produce larger blossoms, vibrant foliage, and improved winter hardiness. It delves into the process, integration with pest control, and the role of potassium nitrate and other nutrients. Key Takeaways The Benefits of Foliar Feeding Larger, more richly-colored blossoms, dark … Read more
Growing and maintaining roses during the growing season can be a manageable task. Following a planned procedure, only a few minutes each week are needed to keep a rose garden of moderate size in good condition. Feed While Still Dormant Established roses, plants in the garden for one summer or more, should receive their most … Read more
This is the time of year when those who grow roses, whether many or few, begin to think of the chores that must be done if flowers are to be lovely in June. Success then depends on what is done now as well as on how well the needs and temperaments of the various kinds … Read more
Miniature roses have taken the country by storm! True miracles of nature, these tiny roses have become big business for rose growers. One nursery alone—anticipating demands—propagated over two hundred thousand of the small bushes. Called the jewels of the rose world, the miniatures are exquisitely formed replicas of the hybrid tea rose, but on an … Read more
Rose development is apparently following a pattern set many years ago when introducing hybrid teas caused home gardeners to discard many old favorites. However, many rose fanciers are again switching their allegiance from one type of rose to another. The present change will probably not be as radical or spontaneous as it preceded it. Yet … Read more
This story interests all lovers of the “queen of flowers.” American gardeners can now grow the world’s finest roses in their yards and gardens with relatively little effort or expense. Each year, more homeowners turn to roses for beauty and almost every landscaping need. The vast increase in the popularity of roses can be attributed … Read more