Roses In The Bathroom
In my bathroom, hangs an oil painting of roses. Now it is the perfect compliment to my new Rosalind shower curtain! Photos do not do justice to this shower curtain. I love the fact that there seems to be just the right amount of roses on this ... [... more]
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White Powdery Mildew
Powdery Mildew is a common rose fungus that shows up as a coating of white powder on leaves and twigs. It is caused by nighttime humidity. The condition is worse when there is no rain or humidity in the daytime to wash away that dew. To fight ... [... more]
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2007 All American Selections
Emily Dickenson wrote poetry on a variety of subjects - including flowers and gardens. [... more]
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What You Need To Know About Rose Grading
The next grade is number two field grown rose stock. This is still a healthy rose, but may not produce big blooms. This shouldn’t prevent you from grabbing a few of these lower priced roses. They make wonderful hedges and do well in pots. They ... [... more]
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Preparing Your Roses For Winter
You’ll also want to stop pruning, as this too encourages new growth. After the first hard frost, water thoroughly. Remove all fallen leaves and twigs and cover the base of the plant up to the crown with a thick layer of mulch. Avoid using leaves ... [... more]
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Deer Deterrents For Roses
Another short term effect that my mother has great success with is a product called “Deer Off”. There are several versions and different brands of this product. It can be found at any garden supply store. These products use animal essences from ... [... more]
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A Rose By Any Other Name
The issue is that Romeo is a Montague - the hated enemies of Juliet's family, the Capulets. Juliet has just seen Romeo at a party and fallen in love with him. He would be perfect for her - if only he wasn't part of the Montague family. In the ... [... more]
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Miniature Roses Indoors – The Basics
Although roses require lots of water, they like good drainage so that the water to passes through fairly rapidly. This leaves air spaces that let the plant breathe. It also carries nutrients to the roots and takes out harmful salts and other ... [... more]
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Rose Propagation Introduction
I plan on posting more articles on propagation through the following weeks. I do want to stress one thing though: It is illegal to asexually propagate a patented rose, even for private use, without the written consent of the patent holder. Some ... [... more]
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Joining A Rose Society
ARS membership offers a variety of benefits that every rose gardener can enjoy, from both the novice to the more experienced gardener. Membership is $49.00 and from looking at their website I can expect to receive a bi-monthly magazine, an annual ... [... more]
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Roses Desktop Wallpaper
"Regan Nursery" Some wonderful roses straight from Regan Nursery. You do have to sign up for the free newsletter which entitles you to one free wallpaper a month but there is one free sample on the site. "Lace Fairy" I can’t say ... [... more]
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Rose Q & A
A: There are several reasons why a rose won’t produce flowers. The most obvious is that the plant is simply too young. Young roses need time to establish a healthy root system and plenty of strong canes and foliage before they are ready to ... [... more]
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