Splashing Out During Drought Drought and water restrictions have raised the level of concern regarding creating water features in home gardens. Many people are under the mistaken assumption that water features are a contradiction to water conscious gardening. While there is truth in the fact that large, cascading waterfalls and far spraying fountains are not particularly water efficient....

Rose Gardening Articles

Heat is one of the worst enemies that roses face, and the months of July and August can be scorchers. Not only are your roses at risk of heat damage, but the accompanying humidity breeds insects and...

You will occasionally want to move a rose bush from one location to another, but fear shocking the bush too much and having it die. However, here are two effective ways to minimize the shock to the...

There are literally hundreds of types of roses that you can grow in your garden. With such a selection to choose from, it can be extremely difficult to choose the rose that's right for you. To make...

Widely considered to be the most popular roses for all occasions, what many people think of as classic long stem roses are in fact Hybrid Teas. A mixture between the Hybrid Perpetual and Tea...

Now that you have a rose garden you are proud of, it's time to take the next step and let others see the beauty of your roses. Rose shows and exhibits are exciting events where you get a chance to...

The first thing to look for is the plant's grade. Nearly all bare root roses sold today are grown in the field and are approximetly two years old. They are sold in three main grades. ...

Rose bushes that are not pruned can grow into large tangled messes with small and inferior blooms. The following should allow you to grow an attractive well shaped and sized bush with large lovely...

Roses are classified according to the way they grow. One of the predominant ways is in bushes. Rose bushes are self-supporting and grow their flowers mainly at the top of the plant. They can...

When spring arrives, and the ground is thawed, it is time to start planting your rose garden. Roses date back to biblical times and have been a considered a cherished aphrodisiac then and still are...

Are you a rose lover? If so, or even if your not, Blue Roses are a variety anyone can appreciate. The Blue Rose is very rare, hard to find, and difficult to cultivate. Why is this? Are they available...

When spring comes and the ground is thawed, it is time to start planting your rose garden. Roses have been a cherished aphrodisiac since biblical times. They have been around for over 3000 years,...

If you live in an area where you can start seeing the promise of spring in late March or early April, then you're an "early spring" rose gardener. However, if you live where March and April bring the...

Rose Garden Tips The rose garden ultimately is a get away for you and your thoughts any time of the day. You can plan and create a rose garden of your own that will take away the stress of...

The months of November and December can be an awkward time for many rosarians. While the growing season is coming to and end, the winter hibernation season has not yet begun. Some of us just don't...

Throughout the course of time, black roses have conjured up a variety of symbolic meanings. From unnatural worlds to death, vengeance, farewell or rebirth, the black rose has come to be viewed...

Before planting, the plants must be prepared. The following suggestions will help insure that your roses grow into healthy bushes, trees, etc.: 1.Your new roses have probably dried out during...

Miniature roses are exactly what they sound like. They have all of the fragrance and beauty of a regular rose, but they have smaller blooms. These particular roses are great for indoor planting. Miniature...

Flowers have been given a special significance for centuries. They have long been treasured for their scent and their beauty. Perhaps nobody has esteemed flowers, however, as highly as the people of...

Planting roses isn't actually complicated, as long as you have some good advice and tips to start with... 1. Check with your local gardening center or florist for the best type of roses to...

By now you have already been captivated by the first blooms of late April and you're filled with anticipation over the wave of blooms which are yet to come. This is the beginning of the season that...

What is more beautiful than seeing a home or building with an arch of climbing roses in the landscaping? Climbing roses are one of many plants that branch out and intertwine themselves among arches,...

A rose is a rose is rose - and there are few things in the garden more beautiful. There are 5 secrets I want to share that will help you to grow healthy roses. 1. Sunshine: Plan to put your...

Shrub roses are an easy, colorful choice to use anywhere you would plant a shrub. Sturdy and Plant-Friendly Unlike many roses, Shrub Roses are perfect for planting anywhere. They're...

Pruning your roses is one of the most needed and the most annoyingly difficult tasks that goes with proper rose care. It takes a steady hand the proper procedure to ensure the best possible roses that...

Roses are an old standby for any garden and one of the worlds favorite flowers. There are over 5,000 varieties of roses in the United States and they can be used to enhance your garden in many ways...

Yellow roses are beauties, aren�t they? Don�t they look beautiful on a sunny morning? Yellow roses say spring just their look and color. The yellow rose, while somewhat rare in its natural habitat,...

Perhaps you were browsing the pages of a catalog and found a beautiful picture of the Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus Sriacus)? Or maybe you were lucky enough to see a Rose of Sharon in person at a local...

There are many reasons why you might want to dry your roses. Some people just want to keep a memento of a special moment. Perhaps they are a part of a wedding that you went to; maybe they were a gift...

Roses are the traditional gift given on Valentines Day, but they're well-received any time of year. The color and type of rose does carry a meaning, though. Be aware of what you�re giving: the color...

If you�ve always shied away from growing roses because you believed their press, it�s time to put away your misconceptions. Far from being the finicky, pest-ridden creatures that they�re made out to...

In years past, serious rosarians would never consider having a potted rose on their property unless it was just waiting for its home to be prepared in the garden. Times have changed and potted...

The romantic long-stemmed rose is the instantly recognizable signature of hybrid teas, and it's what makes them the most popular variety of roses. Public gardens feature special sections devoted to...

Among the most charming and delightful of plants, miniature roses come in the same multitude of colors and varieties as their full size cousins. They're perfect for container gardens, but do just as...

Roses � Creating Beautiful Cut Roses Many gardeners like to enjoy their roses twice � first in the garden, then indoors as cut flowers. By choosing the right roses, cutting them at the proper...

Planting Your Roses When you receive your roses plant as soon as possible. If the ground is waterlogged heel them in out of the frost. Keep the roots moist. If the roots are all dry,...

Indoors or out, you�ll find miniature roses very easy to grow. These little guys sometimes get overlooked because they give off little fragrance, yet they can be the perfect visual accent to any home...

It wasn't too long ago that no serious rosarian would even consider having a potted rose on their property except for, maybe, last minute emergencies where they had run out of space but couldn't resist...

The Hybrid Tea Rose is a modern rose, the offspring of 2 old timers getting together: the Hybrid Perpetual and the Tea Rose. These magnificent modern flowers grow on long stems and bloom throughout...

Wild roses, of the genus Rosa, are those naturally occurring natives found in Northern Hemispheres around the globe. Wild Roses can be found in forests, canyons, logged wastelands and thickets....

Although there is no one set of "official" classification system of roses, there are many different popular rose classification schemes that are employed throughout the world. The most popular of the...

Rose gardening can be a challenging exercise but you don't have to be an expert to grow roses. Roses are grown successfully in gardens in nearly every different type of climate and environmental...

There are many different types of roses. If you are new to rose gardening, then it is wise to choose varieties of easy to grow roses to begin your rose garden. Some roses require constant attention...

The art of planting roses doesn�t have to be a complicated thing to do. When you have the right knowledge there is no limit to how beautiful a garden or rosebush that you can create. In this...

Pruning and deadheading are essential to proper rose care. Alas, there are nearly as many opinions about how and when to prune as there are roses in need of pruning. While seasoned rosarians have their...

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Gardening may help lower grocery costs (High Plains Journal)
Since we all have to eat, lowering grocery costs isn't always easy to do--unless you try gardening, that is. "Growing our own food may be one of our best defenses against high grocery costs," commented Samantha Snyder, Horticulture educator for the Oklahoma County OSU Cooperative Extension Service.
Gardening enthusiasts sought master gardener class (South Side Journal)
Do you enjoy gardening? Do you have experience with gardening and a desire to learn more?
Fall gardening workshops set by Lee Co. Extension (The Amboy News)
The gardening season is winding down but that doesn?t mean gardener?s wind down. Fall is a great time for planting.
Autumn Gardening Program at Main Library (Cape May County Herald)
09/06/2008 - 10:00a.m. to 09/06/2008 - 12:00p.m. 30 Mechanic St.
Gardening Calendar (The Lakeland Ledger)
landscapingLAWN CHAIR LECTURE LakelandTom MacCubbin will speak on "Water Wise Landscaping."WHEN: 11 a.m. SaturdayLOCATION: Peterson Nursery & Garden Center, Inc., 2184 E. County Road 540-ACOST: FreePHONE: 644-6491 to sign up. vegetablesVEGETABLE GARDENING WORKSHOP BartowWHEN: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday
On the air: A radio discussion about gardening and seasonal foods (The Kansas...
Steve Kraske, The Kansas City Star 's political correspondent, is host of ?Up to Date? from 11 a.m. to noon weekdays on KCUR, 89.3 FM. Today: Tom Ruggieri of Fair Share Farms, Karen Elliott from University of Missouri Extension and chef Ted Harbiger from Room 39 will talk about gardening and seasonal foods.
Green Gardening: Save Time, Money and the Environment (Palatka Daily News)
(ARA) - Everyone wants a beautiful landscape but most people feel they lack the time and expertise to cultivate the results they want. With a few simple eco-friendly changes in your fall landscape care, you can get more beautiful results with a limited investment of time and effort.
The concept of 'slow gardening' can grow on one (The Gleaner)
My friend and fellow gardening author, Felder Rushing, coined a term not too long ago: 'slow gardening.' According to Felder, 'slow gardening isn't lazy or passive -- it actually involves doing more stuff, but carefully selected to be productive without senseless, repetitive chores. By focusing on seasonal rhythms and local conditions, it helps the gardener get more from the garden while better ...
Down to Earth: Fall gardening can lead to year-round pleasure (The Ithaca Jou...
Fall is a great time to garden, after muggy or dry summer days, and also a great time to visit gardens and nurseries and see what's in bloom now. Observe which trees and shrubs turn color first, which turn color later, which are reliably red, gold, or orange. The Northeast is one of the few areas in the world to have glorious red fall color from some native deciduous trees and shrubs. Plan to ...
Arizona Gardening: Fall gets busy with fruit trees, vegetables (East Valley T...
Q: Do we fertilize fruit trees sometime in the fall, and when can we start planting fall vegetables?