Baker J-Year Round Rose Care

Roses may be the preferred flower for gift giving and romantic occasions, but they aren't necessarily the first choice of gardeners. The beloved rose is favored for its beauty and fragrance. However, many shy away from featuring them in their gardens because of an undeserved reputation for being difficult to grow and time consuming to maintain.Jerry Baker, America's Master Gardener, debunks these common concerns as he demonstrates simple techniques for growing a glorious rose garden in Jerry Baker Year 'Round Rose CareJerry Baker maintains that growing gorgeous roses that flourish season-by-season has never been easier, and provides basic instruction that can help them thrive with relatively little expense and care. Jerry Baker Year 'Round Rose Care offers expert advice on how to buy a rose bush that will yield vigorous foliage and flowers. The program helps viewers select where to plant roses and reveals the best methods of watering, fertilizing and insect control using Jerry Baker's tips and tonics.Guidance is also provided on the use of mulch and clean-up of beds -- important, although often misunderstood aspects of creating rose gardens that are bountiful year-after-year.Jerry Baker, America's Master Gardener, is a foremost authority on lawn, garden, and plant care. He has hosted many public television specials since the 1980s, and has written over 50 books, including the bestseller, Backyard Problem Solver.Jerry Baker Year 'Round Rose Care is produced by WTVS Detroit Public Television.