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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Selecting Roses For Hedges: How To Grow Hedge Roses
Growing hedge roses provides just the right amount of screening with ease of care beauty. Some tips on how to grow hedge roses will help you enjoy this low maintenance, yet spectacular plant. This article will help get you started.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Can You Move Wild Rose Bushes: Learn About Transplanting Wild Roses
Can you move wild rose bushes? It’s perfectly okay to transplant a wild rose as long as it is growing on your own property. But in order to make sure the plant survives, read up on some wild rose transplant tips. This article will help get you started.
By Teo Spengler
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What Is Rose Balling: Reasons For Rosebuds Dying Before Opening
Are your rosebuds dying before opening? If your rosebuds won't open into beautiful flowers, then they are likely suffering from a condition known as rose flower balling. Click here to learn more about what causes this and how to fix the problem.
By Stan V. Griep
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Planting Rose Bushes - Step By Step Instructions To Plant A Rose Bush
Planting roses is a fun and enjoyable way to add beauty to your garden. While planting roses may seem intimidating for the beginning gardener, in fact, the process is very easy. Click here to learn more.
By Stan V. Griep
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Rose Soil Preparation: Tips For Building Rose Garden Soil
When one brings up the topic of soil for roses, there are some definite concerns with the makeup of the soil that make them their best for growing rose bushes. Find out more in this article.
By Stan V. Griep
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Climbing Rose Pruning: Tips For Cutting Back A Climbing Rose Bush
Pruning climbing roses is a little different from pruning other roses. There are a few things you need to consider when cutting back a climbing rose bush. Look at how to prune climbing roses here.
By Stan V. Griep
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Getting Rid Of Spider Mites On Roses
Spider mites can be tough customer pests to deal with in the rose bed or garden. This article will help with tips on how to control spider mites on roses to make this ordeal a bit easier.
By Stan V. Griep
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What Is Rose Rosette Disease: Control Of Rose Rosette And Witches Broom In Roses
Rose Rosette disease, also known as witches' broom in roses, is a heartbreaker for the rose gardener. So what does Rose Rosette disease look like? Read here for info on how to treat witches' broom in roses.
By Stan V. Griep
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Red Leaves On Roses: What To Do For Red Leaves On A Rose Bush
Are your rose leaves turning red? Red leaves on a rose bush can be normal to the growth pattern of the bush; however, this can also be a warning sign of big problems. Learn more in this article.
By Stan V. Griep
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Prepare New Rose Beds - Learn More About Starting Your Own Rose Garden
Have you been thinking about having a new rose bed? Fall is truly the perfect time of year to prepare the soil for a new rose bed. This article has tips to help get you started.
By Stan V. Griep
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Feeding Roses - Tips For Selecting Fertilizer For Fertilizing Roses
Feeding roses is important because we are giving them all the nutrients they need. Picking the right rose fertilizer is important too, and there are a few things to keep in mind when fertilizing roses. Click here for more.
By Stan V. Griep
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Learn More About Common Rose Bush Diseases
There are some frustrating diseases that will attempt to attack our rose bushes when the circumstances are right for them to get going. It is important to recognize them early. This article will help with that.
By Stan V. Griep
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Heirloom Old Garden Rose Bushes: What Are Old Garden Roses?
In this article we will take a look at Old Garden Roses, which stir the heart of many a long time Rosarian. For a list of these heirloom plants and to learn more about them, click here.
By Stan V. Griep
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Starting A Rose Garden - Caring For Rose Bushes
Roses are some of the most popular and beautiful flowering shrubs grown, but starting a rose garden may seem daunting to new gardeners. Read this article for growing information on roses.
By Nikki Tilley
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Winter Protection For Rose Bushes: Preparing Roses For Winter
The best way to avoid having your roses die in the winter is prevention. With proper planting and preparation, overwintering rose bushes can be accomplished with ease. Read here to learn more.
By Gardening Know How
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Heirloom Rose Bushes - Locating Old Garden Roses For Your Garden
If you grew up with a grandmother or mother that loved and grew roses, then you might just remember the name of her favorite rose bush. Some of those old garden rose bushes can be found in this article.
By Stan V. Griep
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Planting Rose Bushes In The Fall
Whether you should be planting rose bushes in the fall depends on several factors. Take a look at these factors in this article so you can decide if fall planting of roses is ideal for you.
By Heather Rhoades