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Fire Fighter
Posted by deervssteve(9)
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deervssteve(9)Updated The one's I cut on Sunday:
Fence Clearance Space for Climbers
Posted by My Name
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seil zone 6b MIUpdated Your spacing sounds fine but as Michael said, you do not want to weave the canes. Simply tie them to the trellis as they grow. Weaving clematis is fine but it does not work for roses.
Can I grown Black Bacarra in 6a/Columbus Ohio?
Posted by erikarochelle(6a)
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erikarochelle(6a)Updated Kate, you're absolutely right. I did use a double "r" rather than a double "c" at HMF. That is what I get from not double-checking my spelling before typing it into HMF. At the time, I was quite perplexed that ...
Would you shovel prune?
Posted by redwolfdoc_z5(5)
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My NameUpdated You can consider offering it to a friend. I have received other people's DUD plants, and they went gangbusters for me and are among my favorite plants. Sometimes it is just your immediate environment isn't right for the plant, or ...
Is Charles de Gaulle worth 13 USD?
Posted by rosaceae
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rosaceaeUpdated Yeah, Blue Girl was one of the possible identities I had considered for it. I had read it had some "reputation". It's a weird bush, it has barely 6 or so mature leaf sets, since the others dropped out of sickness, yet it keeps pu
Help! This rose wont bloom??
Posted by Saurabh Singh
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comtessedelacouche (10b S.Australia: hotdryMedclimate)Updated I am indeed, Nik, thank you. That article you linked to on HMF looks as if it includes some of the same contents as the article I mentioned. When I searched on HMF before for the Viraghavans' details, I still couldn't find contact...
Bird Feeder In The Rose Garden? Black Oil Seed Hulls?
Posted by missmary(6b/7a MD)
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rosecanadianUpdated Oh dear. I've been putting sunflower shells into my vermicomposter and my other composter. Does this mean I shouldn't use the dirt?? Carol
Excitedly awaiting my spring blooms
Posted by Dinglehopp3r z7A. EastTN
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Dinglehopp3r z7A. EastTNUpdated summersrythem, I would definitely say it is not too late to order from them. They ship almost year round and always have a great supply available. Just a couple more reasons why I love them. Thanks again to everyone who compliment...
What are the best plants for hedges around roses?
Posted by jjpeace (zone 5 US/zone 6 Can)
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jjpeace (zone 5 US/zone 6 Can)Updated I am thinking of an rectangular enclosed area formed by hedges about the height of a short picket fence. The roses will be inside the hedges peeking out. Ideally I am thinking of 3 to 4 feet in height. I will think about it first.
Lovin' the Spring Flush!
Posted by sara_ann-z6bok
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jjpeace (zone 5 US/zone 6 Can)Updated Ditto Jim's comments. The only thing I see is some swelling on the buds. So much for spring flush..lol
How low in temps can new rose growths withstand?
Posted by KarenPA_6b
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KarenPA_6bUpdated Thank you everyone for your advice. I am happy to report that my roses are ok from the cold night when temps dropped down 31 degrees for a couple hours. There was no damage on the new growths from bareroots at all and new grow...
Floribunda/Bonica or Snowdrift Easy Elegance?
Posted by shacute
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cadiarose(zone 7a, NJ)Updated Campanula, that Summerwind is so pretty! I'm a sucker for frilly blooms. Wonder if it's available here in the U.S.....
Pre emergent questions?
Posted by dregae (IN, zone 6b)
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Buford_NE_GA_7A(7B)Updated A pre-emergent will only effect seeds and seedlings. If you buy new annuals, they may not do that well. I used pre-emergent around established beds with no issue.
Gardenweb FAQs re: RRD
Posted by jkellydallas(8a)
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jkellydallas(8a)Updated None of the above post was mine. It was all a copy and paste from the Gardenweb FAQs
Custom Rose Arbor for the Garden of Forgotten Dreams
Posted by Sow_what? Southern California Inland
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Sow_what? Southern California InlandUpdated Diane -- some of the blooms on Souvenir de la Malmaison seem as if they're intricately crafted of the finest reeled silk, and they especially look that way to me in photographs. Because of the raves on this forum, I had high expec...
Angel Face trees at Meijer
Posted by Dingo2001 - Z5 Chicagoland(5)
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seil zone 6b MIUpdated While Angel Face isn't the healthiest of roses for me I do love those blooms!
Kim R, ???? about Annie Laurie...
Posted by fig_insanity Z7a E TN
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roseseek(9)Updated Hi John, congratulations! I grew the original seedling freestanding in Newhall, umpteen dozen years ago and it didn't climb, but got "stout". Most climbers will thicken instead of elongating if not supported. The shrubbi...
Has anyone seen this before?
Posted by gracelycett
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gracelycettUpdated Thanks Guys!
Update: Rescued Roses, Not Into Pots Per Advice
Posted by martinca_gw
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martinca_gwUpdated Thanks, seil, Michael and all who gave me best advice. Now to wait and see!
Is this a malformed bud or some kind of pest?
Posted by Dinglehopp3r z7A. EastTN
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Patty W. zone 5a IllinoisUpdated The ones I get are usually same color as the green leaves and it's a bugger to find them. They tend to stay with the same bush till they are found. Try going out after dark with a flash light they wrap themselves around the bud an...
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