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.
Roses
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Hardy Roses To Grow: Types Of Roses That Are Hard To Kill
Are you looking for rose bushes that need minimal care for your garden? There are actually many hard to kill roses that can be easily grown with little to no effort. Learn about such rose bushes in this article.
By Stan V. Griep
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What Are Home Run Roses: Tips On Gardening With Home Run Roses
Everyone has heard of the Knock Out line of roses, as they are a dandy rosebush. But there is another line of rosebushes that should be at least equal in popularity - Home Run roses, which come from the original Knock Out. Read here to learn more.
By Stan V. Griep
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What Is A Buck Rose And Who Is Dr. Griffith Buck
Buck roses are beautiful and prized flowers. Lovely to look at and easy to care for, Buck shrub roses are an excellent rose for the beginner rose gardener. Read here to learn more about Buck roses.
By Stan V. Griep
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Leaves Falling Off A Rose Bush - Why A Rose Dropping Its Leaves
Leaves falling off of rose bushes can be caused by different things, some natural and some due to fungal attacks. In this article, you can look at a few reasons why rose leaves might fall off.
By Stan V. Griep
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Learn About Weeks Roses
Weeks Roses are loved and admired the world over and are considered to be some of the most beautiful roses available. So what are Weeks Roses exactly? Read this article to learn more.
By Stan V. Griep
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Thrips On Roses: How To Kill Thrips In Your Rose Garden
In this article, we will take a look at thrips (flower thrips and even some known as the chili thrips) in rose beds. Learn what they are and get tips for preventing thrip damage on rose flowers.
By Stan V. Griep
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What Is Disbudding A Rose Bush?
If you have ever been around some very serious rose lovers, it does not take long to hear the term disbudding. Find out what this term means and why it's performed in this article.
By Stan V. Griep
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How A Miniature Rose Is Different From A Miniflora Rose
Miniature roses and miniflora roses are often confused with one another. While they may look similar, there is in fact a difference. This article will explain the difference between these rose varieties.
By Stan V. Griep
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Identify And Fix Rose Canker Fungus
Rose canker is the most common of the several kinds of fungi that can affect the canes of roses. When left unmanaged, they can eventually kill your rose plant. Read here to find symptoms and cures.
By Stan V. Griep
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Bare Root Roses Care And How To Plant Bare Root Rose Bushes
Are you intimidated by bare root roses? There is no need to be. Caring for and planting bare root roses is as easy as a few simple steps. Read here to learn how to care for bare root roses.
By Stan V. Griep
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Tips For How To Buy Rose Plants
Deciding to plant roses in your garden can be exciting and at the same time intimidating. Buying rose plants does not need to be intimidating if you know what to look for. This article can help with that.
By Stan V. Griep
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Mounding Roses For Winter Protection
Mounding of rose bushes for winter is something all rose-loving gardeners in cold climates need to be familiar with. To learn how to go bout mounding roses, read the info in this article.
By Stan V. Griep
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What Is A Shrub Rose Bush: Learn About Different Shrub Roses
One part of the grand list of flowering shrubs is the shrub rose bush, which varies in height and width of spread much the same as other rose bushes. Learn more about them in this article.
By Stan V. Griep
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Heat Protection For Roses: Keeping Rose Bushes Healthy In Hot Weather
While most all rose bushes love the sun, the intense afternoon heat can be a major stressor for them. Keeping roses healthy during hot weather is important to having beautiful roses. Read more here.
By Stan V. Griep
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Training Roses On A Fence & The Best Roses For Fences
Do you have some fence lines on your property that need some beautification and you are not quite sure what to do with them? Well, how about using some roses on those fences. Learn more here.
By Stan V. Griep
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Learn About Own Root Roses And Grafted Roses
When terms like "own root roses" and "grafted roses" are used, this can leave a new rose gardener confused. What does it mean? Read here and learn the differences between own root roses and grafted roses.
By Stan V. Griep
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Learn More About Parkland Series Roses
Many roses have been developed to be hardy in difficult climates, and Parkland roses are the result of one of these efforts. But what does it mean when a rose is a Parkland Series rose bush? Find out here.
By Stan V. Griep