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Posted by kathy9norcal March 27, 2014

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kathy9norcalUpdated March 29, 2014 Great idea, Jackie. They would only need to be wrapped for a few hours! I will try that. It is better than a second pruning, I think.

Opinions about rose ratings

Posted by sara_ann-z6bok March 27, 2014

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idixierose(z8b Coastal SC)Updated March 29, 2014 I find the ARS rose ratings to be a concise description of the quality and vigor of a rose. Most roses rated 8.0 and higher are really good roses -- strong, vigorous plants and high-quality blooms. Those rated lower than 6.0 tend ...

Identify bug on Rose

Posted by Madhumathi March 27, 2014

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AquaEyes 7a New JerseyUpdated March 29, 2014 If they are what my links showed, then I don't think you want to get rid of them, being as they feed on aphids. If it was me, I'd just leave it alone until the plant seemed to be showing signs of harm or damage if I wasn't sure wh...

Alfalfa tea

Posted by nicholas_delo March 26, 2014

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socksUpdated March 28, 2014 I'm in SoCal and would not dream of fooling around with alfalfa tea. Too much work, too heavy to water all the roses. I scatter pellets and they break down eventually. The alfalfa meal purchased in nurseries probably enters the so...

Rose Hip Ripening

Posted by Ronn Bonites March 23, 2014

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Ronn BonitesUpdated March 28, 2014 Thanks again for the helpful information Kim! I can't wait to see my first rose seedlings. :D

Potassium Silicate foliar spray against fungi?

Posted by nikthegreek(9b/10a E of Athens, Greece) March 27, 2014

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henry_kuskaUpdated March 27, 2014 This is a research leaf application paper. http://hortsci.ashspublications.org/content/35/4/773.full.pdf Here is a link that might be useful: link for above

Rose with apple scent

Posted by marcusso October 12, 2013

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buford(7 NE GA)Updated March 27, 2014 I have Greenmantle, which is a Eglanteria and a lovely rose. I'm not sure if it's the flowers or foliage that smells like apples. I also have Lady Penzance and she has a strong apple fragrance. Both are once bloomers and rambly cl...

need recommendations for no spray cold hardy roses

Posted by pappu(z5 IL) February 4, 2014

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jim1961 Zone 6a Central Pa.Updated March 27, 2014 I remember that sea of orange livin easy roses you had before pappu . Best of luck with your new garden! :)

Does neem oil control black spot?

Posted by Bob_B(Sunset 14, Ca.) May 28, 2009

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jjstatzUpdated March 27, 2014 Michaelg - There doesn't seem to be any research on azadirachtin and blackspot. Well, that's because azadirachtin (the primary active compound in neem oil) isn't the anti-fungal agent working within neem oil. Neem works as a fungi...

Univ of Florida RRV alert

Posted by henry_kuska March 25, 2014

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Maryl (Okla. Zone 7a)Updated March 27, 2014 Thanks for the clarification Henry on the update to RRV from RRD. I was still under the impression that it was a phytoplasma that was the cause. The disease is pretty devastating, and in windy areas such as the state of Oklahoma, ...

Can anyone identify these pests?

Posted by amyhas March 26, 2014

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henryinctUpdated March 27, 2014 Oriental beetles are voracious feeders on roses.

Use of Manure

Posted by andreark March 26, 2014

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twinkletoad(7B)Updated March 27, 2014 I add some composted manure (Black Kow) around my roses throughout the season and I think it's made a huge difference in their overall health and vigor.

Hyponex, other potting soils for container roses

Posted by view1ny NY 6-7 March 23, 2014

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bethnorcal9Updated March 27, 2014 Actually the water-holding granules swell and disappear into the soil when mixed in. You won't even see them once they're in there. The soil will be moist-er than regular potting soil. I don't know that Hyponex has them in their s...

Anyone have a Fragrant plum heirloom rose?

Posted by sunflowersrus222(7a Pa) June 3, 2013

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vmr423(Zone 8b, SC)Updated March 26, 2014 Hi Jennie- This link might be helpful for you. Some of the folks who have grown roses from seed may be able to advise you better about whether bleach is necessary, although I believe the instructions at the link below just advise ...

effect of vegetable and mineral oils

Posted by henry_kuska March 25, 2014

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jacqueline9CAUpdated March 26, 2014 Thanks, Henry

Rose suggestion for trellis

Posted by momtoollie March 24, 2014

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alameda/zone 8Updated March 26, 2014 A rose AND a clematis would look wonderful. All you need do is dig 3 holes, sink 3 landscape timbers in with cement and anchor your trellis to those then paint same color as trellis. Any larger trellis should be anchored thusly. M...

New blooms

Posted by deervssteve(9) March 21, 2014

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sunflowersrus222(7a Pa)Updated March 26, 2014 wow beautiful! where are all of you that you're getting blooms now? We're still getting snow :(

The Body Count....

Posted by buford(7 NE GA) March 15, 2014

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lookin4you2xist(9b)Updated March 26, 2014 We even got chilly in St. Pete Fl this morning. Well, chilly for us at this time of year! I Hope you do not have as many causalities as you think. Regards, Andrew

crown gall?

Posted by Karolina11(6b Central PA) March 25, 2014

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Karolina11(6b Central PA)Updated March 26, 2014 Thank you everyone. I emailed them again and they did the noble thing and issued me a refund. I am glad I didn't plant it. I greatly appreciate the sound advice!

Modern Roses at the Local Rose Garden

Posted by Kippy(SoCal zone 10. Sunset Zone 24) March 24, 2014

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sara_ann-z6bokUpdated March 25, 2014 Thanks for sharing all those lovely blooms. it will be interesting to see the differences throughout the rose season.

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