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Question about effect of caffeine from coffee grounds on roses?
Posted by bman1920(5b)
4 Comments
Campanula UK Z8Updated it certainly perks me up!
Planting times in Virginia
Posted by lainey2 VA(7a)
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lainey2 VA(7a)Updated I'm appalled, Susan. The web site of my nursery has all sorts of angels, prayers, good will, sweetness and light. But the person who answered the phone, who was also the one who did the mailing, was outraged and hateful that I wou...
Water sprinklers and black spot
Posted by dewyd
10 Comments
henryinctUpdated The one main difference between my experience growing roses in CT where BS is a fact of life and here in SoCal where there is no BS, is humidity. Water on the foliage dries but humidity persists. Also, from experience, you don't n...
Central AZ...8b...time to prune roses?
Posted by dwpc(8a - N Arizona)
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mateopava(8 El Paso, Tx)Updated I pruned my roses back last weekend. They are putting on new growth, lots of new buds. We had a hard freeze down to 23F this morning.
Budding versus own root
Posted by roseseek(9)
39 Comments
Glenburn(z8/z9 Mudgee, NSW Aust)Updated Sorry Nik, I meant England, DAR and Harkness use it, as for the USA, I believe the Good Doctor is the choice. Regards David.
David Austin Roses for California
Posted by wanttogarden(USDA 9b, Sunset 15, N. Calif.)
8 Comments
jo_pyeweed(z9 SF Bay Area)Updated I am right by the bay and we have cool summers (temperatures rarely get into the 70s). My garden is no-spray. Powdery mildew is a menace here and anthracnose and cercospora trouble the roses that are prone to "spotting"....
This is Rosenut's daughter
Posted by karl_bapst_rosenut(5a, NW Indiana)
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thedogsLL(6B)Updated Luci, your dad was so understanding and patient with newbie insecurity and wonderfully helpful with the silliest of questions. I am so sorry for your loss. LynnT
Could you help me with this?
Posted by Marinewifenc
2 Comments
seil zone 6b MIUpdated Sorry for your loss. Hope this helps.
Designing and organizing cramped entry for gardening
Posted by zaphod42
3 Comments
susan4952(5)Updated Is this an indoor space? Or is this the garage. I am confused because of the fridge. This area looks perfect for that system. I also like kitty's suggestions. I am not gifted in the storage department. Every piece I have is covere...
Is this post from Victoriafrag a piece of spam?
Posted by andreark
3 Comments
dublinbay z6 (KS)Updated Nearly every morning I notify the Contact Us link that there is another spam post about films on the Rose Forum. Usually the offending post disappears before the morning is over. Kate
Help for colour combinations in our new house
Posted by kans
6 Comments
kansUpdated Thanks Seil, we ordered iceberg tree and pale pink carpet. My husband felt that was good and also our nursery guy. Thanks again.
Just received Munstead Wood - Boo Hoo
Posted by andreark
20 Comments
susan4952(5)Updated Wish I could have as many dogs as I do roses! Wishing u puppy kisses.
KO hedge roses growing unevenly
Posted by new_user123_2613
3 Comments
nikthegreek(9b/10a E of Athens, Greece)Updated Hi, Tree roots are one possibility, ground inclination is another as it would affect the water they receive, prevailing wind is a third factor as the roses growing upwind will tend to suffer more damage, proximity to hardscape is ...
My new rose plants
Posted by grambu
2 Comments
dublinbay z6 (KS)Updated How exciting. Molineux is a terrific rose. What are the other dozen? Please report back on your progress and results. : ) Kate
Which rose should I plant puzzle: climber in a difficult spot
Posted by DrPekeMom
4 Comments
kstrongUpdated Take a piece of that Darlow's Enigma and stick the stick in the ground in front of the fiberglass thingee -- it will probably take, and then take off. Roots easily.
What Size of Pot do you use for bands
Posted by KarenPA_6b
15 Comments
roseseek(9)Updated Closer to the surface, the large wood shards shouldn't be an issue, Christopher. When they're buried in soggier soil, particularly in a pot where drainage and oxygen circulation are much more restricted, anareobic conditions are m...
Pretty Jessica Available at Heirloom
Posted by ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
7 Comments
ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9Updated Drew, I can't speak for your zone, but here it's already a respectable size in its second year and had a few blooms the first year. I'm looking forward to a nice spring flush this year. Ingrid
Did I make a mistake ordering from hortico?
Posted by zone6-nj
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zone6-njUpdated Thanks Henry. So I can soak hortico bare roots for 24 hours with no issues? I read on the forum somewhere that someone had a bare root rose that died and when they called hortico they asked how long did they soak it for, and after...
Caring for new roses
Posted by MrsH1228
10 Comments
ken-n.ga.mts(7a/7b)Updated Nelson's Florida Roses are right around the corner from you (in Apopka). All of their roses are grafted onto fortuniana rootstock. Talk to one of the owners over there and tell them what is going on at the school. Ask them if you ...
I did it, I just purchased a body bag...I think it is alive...
Posted by growing_rene2
7 Comments
susan4952(5)Updated You did all the right things .
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