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Be careful what you wish for!
Posted by Sara-Ann Z6B OK
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Kes Z 7a E TnUpdated This is free advice so take it for what it's worth. Go. Go as soon as it is reasonably possible. And start planning now for the eventualities that go with a move and with aging. Get rid of everything that you don't need. Store wha...
Your most fragrant long lasting cut roses please!
Posted by fragrancenutter(Zone 10b)
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fragrancenutter(Zone 10b)Updated Rosaholic I am in Western Australia! Rather far away from where you are. There are 4 rose nurseries in Perth so as long as the variety has been introduced into Australia it is not hard to find. I am a complete fragrance maniac s...
First bloom of the Season--Nevada
Posted by zack_lau z6 CT
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Desertgarden-Las Vegas, Z9aUpdated That is the rose at the top of my list right now. Thank you for sharing :) Lynn
How should I amend sandy, alkaline soil?
Posted by mnkittyz4
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sun_sky_sand(9b)Updated Appreciate all the info! I only started adding kitty litter to the recently bought roses but now I can them to all the older, more establish ones too. Thanks guys/gals!!
Knockout rosebush knocked over by wind and rain
Posted by Jill M
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Jill MUpdated Great, thanks!
Amending soil
Posted by Gary(USDA ZONE = 9b SUNSET ZONE = 18 (Riverside, CA, USA))
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diane_nj 6b/7a(6b/7a)Updated I do the entire bed. I never know when I might need to use new spaces. I just put manure or any compost on top, then mulch. i don't till.
what is eating my knock outs?
Posted by cmg7843
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cmg7843Updated Uh oh. The "recipe" I found said 1 tablespoon of dish soap....and I really coated the plants because theres a good amount of leaves eaten. Good thing it started raining a few hours later and hasn't stopped!!! Poor roses,...
Mold/Mildew on plastic fence near roses
Posted by mzstitch(Zone 7b South Carolina)
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mzstitch(Zone 7b South Carolina)Updated I'm going to have to look at the label of a Scotts outdoor cleaner and see what is actually in it! It may be some of these cheaper every day products! Thank you all for great advice.
Why do I grow this one?
Posted by flowergirl70ks
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flowergirl70ksUpdated How old is it? In my yard or when introduced?Don't know either anymore. It was a gift from my daughter, so I'm stuck with it. I would love the Legends. It is stunning.
New standard question
Posted by susan4952(5)
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susan4952(5)Updated Thanks, Ann. Never had a non grafted tree rose. We shall see. It is nicely leafed out. I will still garage it after thanksgiving...along with the others.
white rose won't bloom
Posted by pembroke(6--Louisville KY)
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pembroke(6--Louisville KY)Updated I've decided that the rootstock and bloom IS Dr. Huey. My wife tells me that this rose came from J&P. Will dig and replace with one on it's own roots. Any ideas where one can find, on it's own roots? Thanks. Pembroke
Killing grass with fertilizer?
Posted by zack_lau z6 CT
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summersrhythm_z6aUpdated Thanks for everyone's input, may be it's easier just spray Grass Be Gone a couple more times. :-)
How good is your soil?
Posted by zack_lau z6 CT
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Sow_what? Southern California InlandUpdated Okay, it's easy to forget about the digging since we only do it every two years or so. If you want a permanent compost hole for waste collection and composting, you'd only have to do the digging once. After that it's so convenient...
Help me ID this rose
Posted by Katie
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SeeingreenUpdated Summer Fashion?
rose
Posted by klg34
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cleangeek(Zone 9)Updated It could be the Miracle Grow, one way to find out is to stop fertilizing it. I use 1/3-1/2 strength MG Bloom Booster every two weeks with good results. Is it getting at least six hours of sunlight per day?
Tate and Pinkie
Posted by subk3
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jkellydallas(8a)Updated There is something special about that picture. It's mesmerizing.
this rose will be dead in a week - HELP
Posted by emily2002(8aFL)
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emily2002(8aFL)Updated UPDATE.. pics show what has happened to my beautiful knockout since my last posting. My husband had to use a power saw to cut off the main stems they were so hard, like oak. Pics show the interior of the cut off stem. Our exten...
What to use for cleaning or disinfecting pruning shears?
Posted by jjpeace (zone 5 US/zone 6 Can)
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ozmelodye(Z10 S-E Australia)Updated I do the same thing, Emily2002, except that I use methylated spirits instead. Wd40 is a staple in our house :-)
Anyone Else Order from David Austin & Were Not Satisfied?
Posted by cjrosaphile(z8 Pacific NW)
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Sow_what? Southern California InlandUpdated Princess Alexandra of Kent. Planted from a David Austin bare root early April with temps in the 90s. I know David Austins don't do well everywhere, and feel sad for those who can't grow them 'cause they're magical here -- at least...
Looking for a good yellow that's disease resistant
Posted by abykatz22
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David_ in NSW Australia z8b/9aUpdated I am growing Sparkle & Shine(The Golden Child) here in Australia for the first time and have found it good in my climate, I thought it might suit, here is a link to it, http://www.helpmefind.com/gardening/l.php?l=2.65798.2
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