When you’re ready to dig up the bush, start early in the morning before the day gets hot to prevent the dehydration of the plant. Use the shovel to dig around the drip line of the rose bush, and go as deep as 18 to 20 inches into the soil. If you hit a large root while digg...
Aim to plant the rose as soon as possible after its arrival, but delay planting if the ground is waterlogged or frozen. Examine the rose to make sure it has not dried out in transit. The rose should have two or three strong shoots and a healthy network of roots. Remove any diseased or...
Pruning landscape roses is easy: come spring, cut out any old or dead wood and then trim the whole plant back by about half its height. That’s it! No need to be fussy with these vigorous, easy-going varieties. TheOso Easy® seriesis a great choice if you don’t want to deal wi...
when the health of the mother plant can be determined. Although it doesn’t take long to cut and prepare the stem from the rose, it can take several years for the stem to develop into a
That's where theEl Paso Master Gardenerscome in. They know what they are talking about when it comes to having a lovely yard and garden in the difficult El Paso gardening climate. They hold classes throughout the year to give you tips and tricks on how to plant the right plants for our...
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roses in warmer climates set buds before the last frost. If freezing temperatures arrive unexpectedly, the petals of these rose buds appear stressed and turn brown. Similarly, unexpected freezing temperatures in the fall while the rose plant is still blooming cause the edges of petals to turn ...
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For this reason, it is essential to feed each type of plant a precise, carefully balanced diet that brings maximum beauty and health to the entire plant. For healthy shrub roses, one of the best diet formulas is 7-8-5. Unfortunately, most packages of rose bush food do not give much ad...