Roses
A rose is just a rose, or is it? There are many rose varieties, and caring for roses depends on the type you have and climate you live in. So before you go planting a rose bush, keep in mind what variety you are growing. How to grow roses successfully will mean providing good rose care. We can help with that. In the following pages, you will find information not only on how to grow roses, but there are also many tips on caring for roses no matter what the variety—which will help avoid problems with roses (like pests and disease) later.
Roses
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Bare Root Roses Care And How To Plant Bare Root Rose Bushes
Are you intimidated by bare root roses? There is no need to be. Caring for and planting bare root roses is as easy as a few simple steps. Read here to learn how to care for bare root roses.
By Stan V. Griep
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Tips For How To Buy Rose Plants
Deciding to plant roses in your garden can be exciting and at the same time intimidating. Buying rose plants does not need to be intimidating if you know what to look for. This article can help with that.
By Stan V. Griep
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Mounding Roses For Winter Protection
Mounding of rose bushes for winter is something all rose-loving gardeners in cold climates need to be familiar with. To learn how to go bout mounding roses, read the info in this article.
By Stan V. Griep
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What Is A Shrub Rose Bush: Learn About Different Shrub Roses
One part of the grand list of flowering shrubs is the shrub rose bush, which varies in height and width of spread much the same as other rose bushes. Learn more about them in this article.
By Stan V. Griep
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Heat Protection For Roses: Keeping Rose Bushes Healthy In Hot Weather
While most all rose bushes love the sun, the intense afternoon heat can be a major stressor for them. Keeping roses healthy during hot weather is important to having beautiful roses. Read more here.
By Stan V. Griep
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Training Roses On A Fence & The Best Roses For Fences
Do you have some fence lines on your property that need some beautification and you are not quite sure what to do with them? Well, how about using some roses on those fences. Learn more here.
By Stan V. Griep
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Learn About Own Root Roses And Grafted Roses
When terms like "own root roses" and "grafted roses" are used, this can leave a new rose gardener confused. What does it mean? Read here and learn the differences between own root roses and grafted roses.
By Stan V. Griep
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Learn More About Parkland Series Roses
Many roses have been developed to be hardy in difficult climates, and Parkland roses are the result of one of these efforts. But what does it mean when a rose is a Parkland Series rose bush? Find out here.
By Stan V. Griep
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Learn About Memorial Roses To Plant In Your Garden
What better way to memorialize a loved one or group of people than to plant a special rose bush in memorial to them in your own rose bed or garden. In this article, you will find a list of memorial roses to plant.
By Stan V. Griep
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When To Apply Rose Fertilizer
Roses need fertilizer, but fertilizing roses does not need to be complicated. There is a simple timetable for feeding roses. Read here to learn more about when to fertilize roses.
By Stan V. Griep
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How Much To Water Roses During Droughts
In times of drought and as a water-conserving measure on my part, I will often conduct some moisture meter tests when it is time to water them again. This article will help with rose care during dry weather.
By Stan V. Griep
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Learn More About Tree Roses
Tree roses (aka: Rose Standards) are a creation of grafting by using a long rose cane with no foliage. You can learn more about tree roses in the article that follows.
By Stan V. Griep
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Roses And Downy Mildew: Identifying And Treating Downy Mildew On Rose Bushes
Downy mildew on roses is a problem for many rose gardeners. Roses affected by rose downy mildew will lose beauty and stamina. Learn more about this disease and how to treat it in this article.
By Stan V. Griep
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Protecting Roses In Winter: How To Repair Winter Damage To Roses
The winter season can be very hard on rose bushes in a variety of ways. That being said, there are things we can do to lessen, and even eliminate, the damage. This article provides information on treating winter injury in roses.
By Stan V. Griep
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Container Roses: Growing Roses In Pots
Growing roses in containers allows you to have roses in your yard, even if you have limited space or less than ideal conditions for roses. Learn more about roses in pots by reading this article.
By Stan V. Griep
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Growing Miniature Roses In Pots - Tips For Care Of Miniature Roses Planted In Containers
Growing beautiful miniature roses in containers is not a wild idea, especially if you're limited on garden space. So if this sounds like you, read this article to get tips for growing miniature roses in pots.
By Stan V. Griep
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Managing Climbing Roses: Learn About Training Climbing Rose Plants
Pictures of roses climbing up an ornate trellis or old structure stir up romantic and nostalgic juices. Creating this effect does not just happen. In most cases, it takes some real effort and an ever-vigilant rose-loving gardener. Click here to learn more.
By Stan V. Griep