Stan V. Griep
Stan V. Griep contributed to Gardening Know How for many years. An American Rose Society Consulting Master Rosarian in the Rocky Mountain District, he served as Gardening Know How's in-house expert on all things roses.
Latest articles by Stan V. Griep
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Thornless Roses: Learn About Smooth Touch Roses
Roses are beautiful, but almost every rose owner has gotten their skin pricked by a rose's notorious thorns. However, rose breeders created the thornless Smooth Touch rose. Read here for more info.
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Gardening With Friends: Garden Clubs And Plant Societies
Along with seeking out great gardening websites to gain experience with your gardening, seek out local societies or clubs as well. Get started learning more about gardening clubs in this article.
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Tips On Photographing Roses & Flowers
I am truly an amateur photographer; however, I have held my own in various photography contests, shows and related events. In this article, I will be sharing tips for taking pictures of roses and flowers.
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Growing Wild Roses: How To Grow Wild Rose Plants
Wild roses tend to stir one?s thoughts towards Medieval times, as many of them date back well into our history. Read here to learn more about the types of wild roses and how to grow them in the garden.
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Why Do My Knock Out Rose Bushes Have Rose Rosette?
There was a time when it appeared that Knock Out roses were immune to the Rose Rosette virus. However, this virus has been found in these roses for some time now. Learn more about what to do for Knock Out roses with Rose Rosette here.
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What Is An Osiria Rose: Tips For Gardening With Osiria Roses
On the internet there are gorgeous photos of rose blooms, some colored like the rainbow! Be careful when adding these to your gardens though. What you get may not be anything like the photos, such as the Osiria hybrid tea rose. Click here to learn more.
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Information On Iceberg Roses: What Is An Iceberg Rose?
Iceberg roses have become a very popular rose among rose lovers due to their winter hardiness and ease of care. Read here to learn about Iceberg roses and enjoy their eye-catching beauty in the garden.
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Black & Blue Roses - The Myth Of The Blue Rose Bush And The Black Rose Bush
This article is about the black and blue bloom colors of roses. So, do black roses exist? How about blue roses? Read the following article to find out more about these unusual rose colors.
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Uses For Diatomaceous Earth - Diatomaceous Earth For Insect Control
Have you ever heard of diatomaceous earth? If not, this article will provide information and tips on using diatomaceous earth in the garden so you can take advantage of all its benefits.
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Botrytis Control On Roses
Botrytis blight fungus can reduce a blooming rose bush to a mass of dry, brown, dead flowers. But botrytis blight in roses can be treated. To learn how to treat this rose problem, read the following article.
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Knock Out Roses Won’t Bloom – How To Get Knock Out Roses To Bloom
It is cause for major frustration when roses do not bloom in the garden. Knock Out rosebushes are no different when it comes to this frustration. There are several reasons why these roses may not bloom. This article has more information.
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Companions For Drift Roses – Learn What To Plant With Drift Roses
A growing number of rose lovers are adding drift roses (by Star Roses) to their beds as companion plantings with their larger rose bushes and perennials. For more information on companion plants for drift roses, click here.
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My Fresh Cut Roses Keep Wilting: How To Keep Cut Roses Fresh
Roses look great in the garden but are good in bouquets too. If your fresh-cut roses keep wilting, then this article can help. Click here to find tips for keeping roses fresh after being cut so you can enjoy these lovely flowers even longer.
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Nootka Rose Info: History And Uses Of Nootka Wild Roses
One of the things I love about growing roses and gardening in general is that there is always something new to learn as with Nootka roses. Read here for more information about Nootka rose plants.
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Rose Crown Gall: Learn About Crown Gall Damage In Roses
Crown gall disease is truly a tough customer to deal with in the rose beds and a heart breaker if it attacks a favorite rose bush. Learn more about crown gall rot control and crown gall damage in roses here.
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Learn About Brown Canker on Roses
In this article, we will take a look at brown canker (Cryptosporella umbrina) and its attack upon our rose bushes. Learn what to look for and how to treat the problem should brown canker arise.
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What Are Hybrid Tea Roses And Grandiflora Roses?
In this article, we will take a look at two classifications of roses: the Hybrid Tea rose and the Grandiflora rose. These are among the two most popular varieties of rose bushes grown.
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What Are Differences Between Rambler Roses And Climbing Roses?
In this article, we will take a look at two classifications of roses: the rambler roses and the climbing roses. Many think that these two types of roses are the same, but this is not true. Click here to learn more.
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What Are Ground Cover Roses: Tips On Caring For Ground Cover Roses
Ground cover rose bushes are fairly new and are actually in the official classification of shrub roses. The Ground Cover, or Carpet Roses, label was created by those marketing them for sale but are quite fitting labels for them. Learn more in this article.
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The History And Culture Of The Green Rose
Many people know this wonderful rose as the Green Rose; others know her as Rosa chinensis viridiflora. This amazing rose is unique and interesting. Learn more about the green rose in this article.
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Learn More About Old English Roses
There are old garden roses, English roses, and likely old English roses. To shed some light on these roses and to help understand more about them, read this article.
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Learn More About Meilland Roses
Meilland rose bushes date back to the mid 1800's. Over the years there have been some truly beautiful roses produced, but none quite so popular and well known as the rose one named Peace. Learn more here.
By Stan V. Griep