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.
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Rose Deformity Info: What Causes Deformed Rose Growth
If you've ever come across unusual rose deformities in the garden, then you are probably curious about what causes deformed rose growth. Read this article to find out common reasons for a rose deformity.
By Stan V. Griep
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Multiflora Rose Control: Tips On Managing Multiflora Roses In The Landscape
Some roses are unable to survive in many harsh conditions, thus comes the need to graft them onto a root system of another hardy rosebush. Multiflora rose fits that need, BUT comes with a dark side - multiflora roses can become invasive. Learn more here.
By Stan V. Griep
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Wax Dipped Roses: Tips On Preserving Rose Flowers With Wax
Special moments in life captured with the gift of roses are items that we wish to hold onto for as long as possible. One way to preserve them is with wax dipped roses. Take a look at how to preserve roses with wax in this article.
By Stan V. Griep
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Rose Garden Plants – Alexandre Girault Climbing Rose Care
For many people, roses hold a special place. The Alexandre Girault climbing rose is especially prized for its vigor and color.
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Care For Parade Roses Outdoors
In the world of gardening, parade roses are not frequently used. Growing parade roses is easy to do and will add something fun to your garden. Read this article to learn more about their care outdoors.
By Heather Rhoades
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Epsom Salt Rose Fertilizer: Should You Use Epsom Salt For Rose Bushes
Benefits of Epsom salts as a fertilizer for plants remains unproven by science, but there is little harm in trying. Learn more here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Rose Cane Gall Facts: Learn About Cynipid Wasps And Roses
If you've noticed peculiar growths any peculiar growths on rose bush canes with little spikes coming out like new rose thorns forming, then you just might have rose cane galls. Click this article for more information on Cynipid wasps and roses.
By Stan V. Griep
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What Is Stenting: Information On Stenting Rose Bushes
A recent email concerned a process called "stenting". I had not heard of the term before and decided it was something I needed to learn more about. For more information on rose stunting, click this article and see what I learned.
By Stan V. Griep