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Some of us feel that just because it is winter that we can not plant winter flowers. There are some flowers that we can plant for a winter garden that will bloom all the through March.
 Winter Garden in a Mild Climate. Image by patrikneckman via Flickr
It may be true that flowers are very rare in extremely cold climates but there are some that are so hardy they can push through the frozen soil and a blanket of snow. There are many flowers that will endure through cool weather but there are only a few that will make it in very cold temperatures.
If the ground you are working with has already had a frost and will probably get another one it is probably too cold for a winter garden. If you have had one frost already and you do not expect another you may have a better chance. The biggest question is when will the freezing stop?
One way to get started with a winter garden is to plant a few hardy shrubs that have some brightly colored berries and there are some that will flower. Witch hazel is a flowering shrub that is very hardy and will probably bloom in December and January; they are so strong that you will notice that they still have their flowers during the snow and ice. The flower colors are usually red or yellow and have a spicy fragrance.
There are only a few superior winter roses available that will bloom in January and February and they are the Christmas Rose, Lantern Rose and the Ivory Prince. The colors of these rose range from a creamy ivory and a burgundy to a pale green. Continue reading Our Garden of Winter Flowers
 AMBER FLUSH ROSE - BAGATELLE ROSE GARDEN (PARIS, FRANCE). Image via Wikipedia
So you’ve always dreamed of having that wonderful rose garden filled with sweetly scented and gorgeously coloured blooms – but not sure where to start? Here are some basic guidelines to getting started with planting a rose garden.
Hot or Cold – what is your climate?
The first thing to do is to check with your local nursery what types of roses do best in your local climate. Some roses cannot tolerate cold, but others do quite well. It’s important that you purchase the right variety of rose that will grow well in your particular region.
Next, when you are looking for a spot in your garden to plant your roses, check for someplace that received at least six hours of sunlight a day, preferably morning sun. Yes, your roses like to sunbathe and planting them in a shady spot won’t do them any favours.
There are more shade tolerant varieties, so if you really can’t offer a sunny spot you need to research those types of roses who can take less sun. Unfortunately though, these shade tolerant varieties are often more prone to disease. Continue reading Where, When and How to Plant a Rose Garden
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For many years, lovers have given roses and poets have written of their merits. Now, you may be considering showing how much you love roses by planting your own rose bushes. No doubt you’ve heard a lot about how to take care of roses – the diseases to watch out for and the ways to prune them.
While it may sound pretty complicated, you’ll find that planting your own rose bush is much easier than you think. If you take the following guidelines into consideration and use them, you’ll be sure to do a great job and have a beautiful rose bush that will look wonderful.
Things to Do Before Planting Your Rose Bush
If you are waiting for spring to arrive so you can plant your rose bush, there are some things that you may want to do. You may want to start thinking about the types of bushes you want for your rose garden.
There are hundreds of different rose bushes that you can choose from and it may be a bit difficult to make your choice. You may want to visit a nursery in your area to find out more about bushes.
Also, look for friends and neighbors that have beautiful bushes and find out what types of bushes they are growing. Make sure that you know whether a certain bush is prone to disease or if it takes a lot of attention as well before making your choice.
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Are you just beginning to plan your rose garden? Roses are wonderfully versatile flowers, lending themselves to all styles of gardens and homes. You’ll see roses surrounding everything from an elegant mansion to a humble cottage home.
Climbing roses are a real favorite, given that they are one of the simplest to train and grow. These beauties bring color and charm to any home, garden shed, garage, or garden.
You can train them to climb a trellis, a fence, house wall, or an arbor that goes not only up, but overhead as well. Climbing roses are known for their resilience, so they’re ideal for a budding rose gardener looking to learn how to cultivate roses.
A List of Favorite Climbing Rose Varieties by Color
Perhaps you have a particular color palette in mind for your home or garden. Whether you want bright yellow roses, soft pink roses, pure white roses, stunningly red roses, or variegated colored roses, there is a hardy climbing rose variety that will fit your garden design. Continue reading Top 10 Climbing Roses
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Roses have long been a favorite among all types of gardeners, and roses continue to enjoy great popularity today. In addition to their beauty as cut flowers and in bouquets, roses are among the most useful and attractive flowers to grace the landscape of any home.
As a matter of fact, the exterior of any home can be made more graceful and more inviting through the use of wonderful landscape roses. Choosing the right ones, and ensuring that they compliment the overall style of the home, is very important to the overall success of the landscape.
There are literally hundreds of types of roses that you can grow in your garden. With such a selection to choose from, it can be extremely difficult to choose the rose that’s right for you. To make this task a bit easier, We’ve outlined a few important factors you should consider.
Climate
Choosing the right roses for your particular climate zone is essential. In order for roses to grow healthy and bloom generously, they must be able to adjust to your climate.If you live in an area that is prone to cold winters, you would certainly want a rose that could survive during the off season.
If your climate is mild you have many more choses to consider. Choosing the best rose varieties for your specific climate should mean fewer pesticides, fewer disease issues and an overall healthier garden. Continue reading Pick the Best Roses for Your Garden
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Roses are beautiful. They are colourful and can definitely brighten a room. They come in so many different colors and are so attractive to look at. Folks enjoy giving them to those they love and most people love to receive them also.
They can be given for many alternative reasons. There are lover roses and closeness roses and many variations in between. They make great Valentines presents, gifts and even a ‘just because I like you’ gift.
But what about those of us who love to grow roses. Growing them means you can enjoy them for much longer then a couple of days before they die. Roses take some special care to flourish. In this piece we’ll give you a few tips for caring for roses.
The 1st and perhaps most critical step in caring for roses is to make certain the roses you have selected will grow in your area. Not all roses are meant for assorted climates. Some may need a different climate then where you live. Continue reading Easy Rose Care Tips
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Organic rose gardening takes a little extra effort, but is well worth the time. Roses are like girls – they can be a tiny fussy on occasion, but with the correct tender loving care they can add beauty and grace to too any situation.
Many people are misled into thinking that growing something organically basically means no chemicals are made use of. That is true, but there truly is a bit more to it than that.
Though roses have developed a rep for being fussy, the fact of the case is you can grow gorgeous organic roses, just as you can organically cultivate any plant, if you practice excellent plant husbandry ( that implies use your green thumb ) and give roses everything they’re looking for, and none of what they’re not! Continue reading Organic Rose Gardening Tips
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Any plant that produces lush, deep red roses is always an attractive addition to any garden. But many people find the simplicity and pureness of a white garden rose bush more beautiful than fiery red passion.
Many gardeners, amateurs and experienced alike, like to grow white roses not only for their loveliness but also to add variety to a garden filled with already vibrant colors.
Growing white roses is not very different from having red roses—or pink, or yellow, or peach, or blue. But there is one main thing you have to consider for white roses. Whereas other roses crave for lots of warmth and sunshine, white roses typically require only partial light and heat.
Other roses, especially when they are still early cuttings from full-grown plants, need to be exposed to sunlight all day for them to grow healthy roots. Continue reading Choosing the Right White Garden Rose For Your Climate
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Growing Climbing roses… it’s the one exercise that must be included to complete a garden.
The climbing rose, also be referred to as ramblers, everblooming roses, pillars, and trailing roses are actually not classified as vines. They are not actually a vine because they lack parts necessary [...]
If one wishes to grow the roses he or she loves the most, it is important to learn as much about them as you can.
It’s simply not enough to say you love them.
To grow the roses that you’re passionate about, you really do need to understand everything about that particular variety.
From the type of soil it uses, to the best fertilizer, to the frequency of watering, right down to how to prune the plants. You really must know how to grow the roses the right way. One mishap in your technique and all your hard work could be for naught.
Now, let’s say you are an experienced rose gardener, and you can honestly say that rose gardening is in your veins. Good for you, but then, just because you know how to raise a few different types doesn’t automatically make you an expert.
Just like a mechanic I once knew, he was, bar none, the best truck mechanic I have ever seen. People went to see him from everywhere to have their trucks serviced. Unfortunately, his fame and success went to his head and he started to proclaim that he was an expert, not just in trucks, but also in everything with four wheels. Continue reading Why You Must Only Grow the Roses You Love Most
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