Learning how to grow and care for roses (Rosa spp.) properly results in beautiful fragrant blooms that light up yourflower garden. If you're under the impression that roses are hard to grow, the good news is that it may not be the case, depending on the type of roses you grow...
Learning how to grow and care for roses (Rosa spp.) properly results in beautiful fragrant blooms that light up yourflower garden. If you're under the impression that roses are hard to grow, the good news is that it may not be the case, depending on the type of roses you grow...
Sedum kamtschaticum, or orange stonecrop. Golden yellow flowers atop small green leaves. Looks great when used to underplant orange flowered roses. Sedum morganianum. Also known as donkey tail (‘Burrito’) and burro’s tail. It has trailing stems, waxy blue-green leaves and dark pink flo...
Kordana roses include some varieties that are considerably smaller than the ARS standard for miniatures. The growth habit is upright and the flowers are deep pink. Daniela" grows up to 8 inches tall and 7 inches wide. White-flowered "Ice Kordana" (Rosa "Ice Kordana") is slightly narrower ...
Learn How to Care for Roses from the ExpertsEmmons, Mark
Carefully remove and allow the wax to harden. This method preserves the vibrant colors of the petals and can be used for flowers like roses, daisies, and hydrangeas. Waxed flowers are fragile, so handle them with care. Glycerin for Soft and Supple Stems Glycerin replaces the water in the...
Marco Polo once famously called peonies, “roses as big as cabbages”. I couldn’t agree more! The flowerheads burst through spring as though they have something to prove and stop people right in their tracks. Add in that they’re low maintenance, the deer don’t like them and they ofte...
The Best Types of Roses to Grow Easy Shrub Roses to Grow See allAs one of the world’s most beloved garden plants, roses deserve a prominent spot in the landscape. While these long-lived shrubs have a reputation of being somewhat fussy, newer cultivars bred for disease-resistance and vigor...
Orchid Care: Watering, Light, Fertilizer, and Tips For the Love of Orchids How to Grow Roses: The Complete Rose Flower Guide Planting We’ve all seen orchids at supermarkets and home stores and wondered if they’re a wise purchase. “Absolutely,” says Marc Hachadourian, Curator of Glasshou...
Transplanting Roses In Pots To transplant a rose in a pot, place the pot on its side, and ease the plant out. Shake the roots to get rid of excess soil and examine them for damaged roots. Wash the pot, then fill it halfway with a potting mix that contains soil, clinker ash or coa...