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Why The Beauty Of Roses Is Hard To Resist

Who can resist the beauty of a rose? Its soft delicate petals call to those who see it, begging people to touch them. One of the most prized flowers in a garden, rose varieties exist in abundance. A gardener could plant acres and acres of them, and each rosebush could bear a different [...]

Choosing the Right White Garden Rose For Your Climate

White Rose

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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