Roses! Keeping them in tip top shape. Fame, a grandiflora Roses, favorites in the garden and the vase, take a little bit of attention to keep them blooming and looking their best. Here are some tips to keep them the showpieces of your garden: Fertilizer: Feed after each bloom cycle with a fertilizer that promotes […]
Roses: Plant Bareroot Now! Cheap and Easy!
What is a ‘bareroot’ rose?It’s a dormant rose bush which has been dug up by the grower, soil removed from roots, canes trimmed, usually packaged in sawdust in a plastic wrapping. Why plant bareroot roses?1. Selection: Many more varieties are available during bareroot season both at your local nursery and online. 2. Easier to Plant: […]
8 Simple Steps to Perfectly Pruned Roses
‘Joseph’s Coat’ rose Although roses in Southern California never really go dormant, this is the time of year to give them an annual pruning. It’s tough to do since many plants are still blooming! Pruning, while sacrificing a few blooms now, will result in a healthier plant and, therefore, better blooms in the coming year. […]
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