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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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.
By Stan V. Griep
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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.
By Stan V. Griep
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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.
By Stan V. Griep
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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.
By Stan V. Griep
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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.
By Stan V. Griep
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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.
By Stan V. Griep
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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.
By Stan V. Griep
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Growing Miniature Roses In Pots - Tips For Care Of Miniature Roses Planted In Containers
Growing beautiful miniature roses in containers is not a wild idea, especially if you're limited on garden space. So if this sounds like you, read this article to get tips for growing miniature roses in pots.
By Stan V. Griep
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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.
By Stan V. Griep
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Rugosa Rose Care Guide: Growing A Rugosa Rose: Bush
Hybrid roses are quite stunning, and their lineage can often be traced to another beautiful type of rose, the Rosa rugosa. Learn more here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Shade Loving Rose Plants: Growing A Shade Rose Garden
While there are no full shade loving rose plants, you can grow shade tolerant roses. Here are a few helpful tips for growing a semi-shade rose garden.
By Mary H. Dyer
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14 Foolproof Roses: Easy Rose Varieties Anyone Can Grow
Roses are hardy plants and most aren't difficult to grow, but some roses are fussier than others. In general, newer roses are often the best roses for beginners because they've been bred to require less care. Find some easy-care rose varieties in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Best Smelling Roses: Fragrant Roses For Your Garden
Roses are beautiful and beloved by many. If you’re looking for roses that smell good, try adding these particularly fragrant varieties to your garden.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Easy Elegance Rose Care: What Are Easy Elegance Roses
If you love roses but don't have the time or the knowledge to take care of these notoriously fussy flowering shrubs, you need to know about Easy Elegance rose plants. This is a cultivar that is designed to produce beautiful flowers without a lot of work. Learn more here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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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.
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.
By Stan V. Griep
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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.
By Stan V. Griep