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Papa Meilland producing pink/purple flowers
Posted by tammygreenwood
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tammygreenwoodUpdated Thankyou Kim :)
Knock Out Rose Winter Kill
Posted by John
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seil zone 6b MIUpdated It's a bit early but it's done. I'm just north of Detroit and I won't prune for a while yet. I usually wait until the forsythias bloom. The problem with pruning so early is that we are still going to get some really cold weather a...
Sugar Moon - blooms
Posted by twinkletoad(7B)
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twinkletoad(7B)Updated This just shows how much you can research but really it all comes down to just "go for it and see what happens." vampy, I'm still trying to figure out where I'm going to put mine, too. Sounds like she may get much bigger...
Front yard overhaul
Posted by msjam2
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toolbelt68(7)Updated I know you are looking for something between spring and fall but since you don't like your flower bed during the winter have you considered planting a Harry Lauder's Walking Stick? They do get good sized so plan on that when you p...
Should I let it grow freely
Posted by eprepr
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roseseek(9)Updated I agree with Seil. Leave every leaf that plant grows alone until it shows you it's finished with it. Every leaf produces food it needs to do what you want it to do. All the remaining growth contains stored nutrients from last year...
A Raspberries to all who......
Posted by andreark
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sara_ann-z6bokUpdated Thank you Andrea. I am looking forward to your photos and hope you enjoy your roses immensely!
Buying Knockout Roses
Posted by Bamadude01
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saldutUpdated I have abt. 8 KO roses and count on them for constant color...however, be aware that they are a magnet for Chili-thrips... they are my 'canary in the coal-mine', and it gets so bad in the summer I was ready to rip them out! I atte...
Fiskars p94? Do I need to upgrade?
Posted by EllaRoseT
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the_morden_man((Z4-Z5) Ontario, Canada)Updated Yes. Get a good set of Felco's if you can afford it. Also, last year Costco's was selling a package of imitation Felco's that even came with replacement blades, hardware and a sharpener. The quality was good for the price, so see ...
Suggestions organic fertilizer for rose in south Florida, please?
Posted by swedeone
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swedeoneUpdated Hello, Thank you all for the suggestions, I will be getting some dry fertilizer and feeding them soon! I do live in south Florida where the soil is sandy and we get a lot of rain, I'll see how they do but don't want to over fertil...
Is it bad if the alfalfa pellets contain molasses? Why?
Posted by Baby G (Z10, Sunset 20, SoCal-LA, 150-550 Chl Hrs)(10)
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated Ask the feed store if there is salt in there. Return it if there is, or donate to a hungry horse.
climbing rose newbie
Posted by Desirai(7B)
12 Comments
Zyperiris(Seattle)Updated YES..Paul Zimmerman on U tube..he gives the best little lessons. Beware..you must need your main canes first..train them properly as Paul suggests.
Marty's Triumph
Posted by gar99010
1 Comment
seil zone 6b MIUpdated It doesn't look like it was ever in commerce so probably not.
I'm getting my Berolina HT!
Posted by sara_ann-z6bok
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sara_ann-z6bokUpdated Thank you Kate. Yes I do realize it's not one of the big showy yellows, I'm looking for dependability and it sounds promising. I'll keep you posted.
Found this gorgeous florist rose ...
Posted by bethnorcal9
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donaldvancouver(cool wet z8)Updated Hi- leaving aside for a moment the ethical/legal questions of rooting florist roses (if they are patented, that is), you may have much more success with chip-budding them onto existing rootstock than with trying to root cuttings. ...
Possible RRV? Need help to identify.
Posted by l B
9 Comments
harryshoe zone6 eastern PennsylvaniaUpdated Whoops! Yeah. Its RRD.
Ebb Tide V. Twilight Zone
Posted by Desertgarden-Las Vegas, Z9a
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Desertgarden-Las Vegas, Z9aUpdated Diane, Will do. I certainly hope the difference in coloration is due to the plant being immature. The summers here are like hades, the trade off is a comfortable climate most months of the year. We have had sunny blue skies and da...
Drip irrigation for roses
Posted by edenh(z9)
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edenh(z9)Updated Thanks for reminding me of backflow preventer. I took if off because I was trying to figure out the order of installing different parts. I woke up one night at 2am to what sounded like rain only to find out that it was the water s...
Finally
Posted by deervssteve(9)
2 Comments
jim1961 Zone 6a Central Pa.Updated auto weed eaters..... just stay away from your roses...
Transplanting Container Roses
Posted by sara_ann-z6bok
11 Comments
sara_ann-z6bokUpdated Seil - Thank you so much! I really appreciate you letting me know about the root pruning.
Touch of Class--Hybrid tea
Posted by dove_song(WA State Z6b)
10 Comments
seil zone 6b MIUpdated Lovely pictures everyone! I wish I could grow it. I've seen it win Queen of Show here more than once so I know it must grow well in my area but I tried it twice and both times it died on me. :(
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