A genuine blue rose used to be impossible for gardeners to grow. Usually blue roses were “constructed” by simply adding blue dye to a white rose. Why couldn’t they be grown naturally? Because any type of blue flower contains a pigment known as ‘delphinidin,’ which is what makes them blue, but roses lack the necessary ...
Roses are my favorite flowers and I love them in all colors, shapes and sizes. Growing roses; however, can be a daunting task because rose bushes need the proper soil and nutrients to thrive. It is essential that you use a good rose fertilizer to feed your rose bushes each season. Rose fertilizers should contain ...
When to prune, how to prune, where to prune? There’s no other task that strikes fear into the heart of most amateur gardeners as does the subject of pruning plants. Yet successful pruning can be among the most satisfying of garden tasks, because the results can be spectacular. Pruning done correctly yields abundant flowers, foliage ...
Roses are a symbol of love, beauty and fragrance. There are 169 species of roses from Alaska to northern Africa. In ancient Rome roses were used as confetti. Perfume was also made from rose petals. Rose bushes are an asset to any garden. In order to encourage a multitude of blooms and new growth roses ...
Pruning roses can be a little scary, but as with many things in life, it takes practice and time. Plus it is really good for the future growth of the rose bushes. It is very unlikely that you will kill the rose bushes even if you do not give them the most expert pruning, it ...
Pruning Roses Roses can grow fast in warm climates; do not neglect to prune your roses on a timely schedule. Removing dead and deformed canes leaves the healthy part of the rose to produce beautiful rose blooms. When to Prune: Prune roses after the last frost in your area. Months include January -April. Check your ...
For those of you who have heard that growing roses is full of trials and tribulations, have faith. There are roses that are very picky about their conditions and then there are others that grow in spite of any weather conditions and neglect that is brought their way. Hybrid Tea Rose The most popular and ...
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