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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Learn About Self-Cleaning Rose Bushes
Seems like there are Buzz Words connected to many things today, and in the rose world the words "self-cleaning roses" tend to grab people's attention. What are self-cleaning roses? Find out here.
By Stan V. Griep
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Salt In Soil - Reversing Soil Salinity
The effects of salinity in soil can make it hard to garden. Salt in the soil is harmful to plants, which leaves many gardeners affected by this problem wondering how to get rid of salt in the soil? Learn more here.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Drought Tolerant Rose Types: Are There Rose Plants That Resist Drought
It is possible to enjoy roses in drought conditions. Just look for drought tolerant rose types and plan things out beforehand to get the best performance possible. Read this article to learn more about the best drought tolerant roses.
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Why Rose Petals Have Black Edges: Troubleshooting Black Tips On Roses
One of the more frustrating things that can happen in rose beds is to have a nice big bud or buds open to a bloom with black or crispy edged petals. This article can help explain why there are black edges on rose petals and what can be done about it.
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Dog Rose Information: Learn About Dog Rose Plants
Like many wild roses, the dog rose has a rich history. And, like most wild rosebushes, it has an aggressive growth habit that is considered invasive in some areas, overcoming desired plants in the garden. Learn more about this rose variety in the following article.
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Zone 4 Roses – Learn About Growing Roses In Zone 4 Gardens
Many of us love roses but not everyone has the ideal climate for growing them. That said, with adequate protection and proper selection, it is totally possible to have beautiful rosebushes in zone 4 regions. Click here to learn about roses hardy to zone 4.
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Choosing Zone 3 Roses – Can Roses Grow In Zone 3 Climates
Can roses grow in Zone 3? You read correctly, and yes, roses can be grown and enjoyed in Zone 3. That said, the rosebushes grown there must have a toughness and hardiness factor way above most others on the common market today. Learn more in this article.
By Stan V. Griep
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Sub-Zero Rose Information – Learn About Roses For Cold Climates
If you've never heard of them before, you might wonder, "What are sub-zero roses". These are specifically bred roses for cold climates. Learn more about sub-zero roses and which types work well in a cold climate rose bed in this article.
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Steps To Eliminate Spittlebugs - How To Control Spittlebug
Never heard of spittlebugs? You are not alone. Most probably have seen the nest they make and wondered if someone spit on their plant. Find out more about these pests in the article that follows.
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What Is Rose Picker’s Disease: Tips On Preventing A Rose Thorn Infection
The thorn on a rose stem provides an excellent device for transmitting infectious material into your skin, as is seen with rose picker's disease, a fungus from rose thorns. Read this article to learn more about this rose thorn infection.
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Iron Deficiency Of Roses: Iron Deficiency Symptoms In Rose Bushes
Rose bushes need some iron in their diet to help them remain in good health. This is just one of the keys to good nutrient balance to be stronger and more resistant to disease attacks. Take a look at iron deficiency of roses in this article.
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Rooting Rose Cuttings: Can You Grow Rose Cuttings In A Potato
Propagating or rooting rose cuttings to make more of the rosebushes we love using potatoes took to the internet a while back. I personally have never tried using potatoes but may well do so at some point. Learn more about this technique here.
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What Is A Wingthorn Rose Plant: Care Of Wingthorn Rose Bushes
When I hear of Wingthorn roses, a picture of a classic castle in England comes to mind. However, the Wingthorn rose is an unusual species from China. Read the article that follows to learn more about this rose.
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Rose Chafer Facts: Treating Rose Chafers On Garden Roses
The rose chafer and the Japanese beetle are both true villains of the rose bed. Both appear to have the same habits and life cycles and attack plants and blooms without mercy. Read here for more rose chafer facts and control info.
By Stan V. Griep