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Roses are one of the most commonly grown blossoms in home gardens because an… More
Roses are perennials, meaning they come back year after year. Their blossoms are fragrant,… More
...avoc in that time. Attracted to the smell of your roses, they invade and… More
Flowers added around the roses in your garden can fill empty spaces and attract… More
Roses are classics, with beautifully shaped soft petals and a fragrance that is timeless.… More
...ook. To create a rose bouquet, use any color rose with your favorite vase.… More
...they take a lot of patience, care and commitment. Starting a rose plant from… More
Most modern climbing roses are the result of a long history of hybridization. Wild… More
...gement. An informal arrangement consists of roses with foliage attached placed in a vase… More
...st, most disease-resistant and prolific breeds of roses ever created, is the culmination of… More
Start lavender seed indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost date for… More
... rose doesn't smell like a rose. Generally, roses with the strongest scent are… More
House plants get flies because the moist, organic matter that is part of good,… More
roses have been a favorite flower for gardeners down through the ages. The rose… More
...ive. Branches weaken and fall during heavy winds. Getting rid… More
Recipe for Crystallized Roses More
...ace shares some thoughts on a few of her favorite roses. More
Getting a head start on your spring garden. More
...n wide varieties, but they can largely be treated with ground up cornmeal. Discover how… More
...t how to apply granular products for killing ants with fertilizer spreaders with help from… More
...way and cleaned up. Get rid of ants in your house with tips on both… More
... sunlight and provides good drainage. Plant roses with tips from a sustainable gardener in… More
One way to get rid of grub worms in a lawn is with beneficial nematodes.… More
...ees, to protect the plant. Transplant a rose bush with tips from a sustainable gardener… More
...area that receives plenty of sunlight. Grow roses with tips from a sustainable gardener in… More
...ow back lush and green. Learn when to prune roses with tips from a sustainable… More
...s that receive too much shade. Grow healthy roses with tips from a sustainable gardener… More
... house and painting it to get rid of a woodpecker with advice from the… More
...wers, especially lilies, to make them last longer with advice... More
... or brown petals on a flower by pinching them off with help from a… More
...up vents and using mothballs in dark, quiet areas with advice from the owner... More
...ity, happiness and young love. Provide pink roses with full sun and lots of water,… More
...om robust plants back into your soil. Learn about getting into seed saving from an… More
... ammonia can also be used as an odorous repellent with help from an instructor… More
...ut yellow in color. Make a hand-tied rose bouquet with help from a florist in… More
...ing shrub roses allows for more potential flowers with help from an urban horticulturist and… More
Droopy-headed roses occur when the flower weight gets so heavy that it begins to hang… More
...an move from a dark purple color to a black color with help from an… More
...rought into a protective site during cold winters with help from an urban... More
.... Thin rosebushes to a three or five leaflet area with help from an urban… More
roses are fertilized with any of a number of rose foods, including bag rose fertilizer… More
.... Stick the trimmed base of a rose into good soil with help from an… More
... stock. Discover how commercial rose growers work with top root stock with help from… More
...lps get rid of these ground-nesting bugs. Consult with a professional before attempting to kill… More
...d of dust on wood blinds, wipe between each blind with a duster, or close… More
...t until the garment can be dry cleaned. Learn how getting to red wine stains… More
...t sun and good drainage when growing desert roses with advice from a sustainable gardener… More
Getting rid of rats without poison requires taking away their food source and blocking off… More
...d breaking up the roots when digging up a dogwood with help from a sustainable… More
...dirt above the root line when transplanting roses with help from a sustainable gardener in… More
...etween a natural black rose and a dyed black rose with plant information from a… More
...n. Keep deer at a distance from the flower garden with plant tips from a... More
...lors, shapes and sizes. Grow roses in sunny spots with good drainage with help from… More
...or a garden, and consider keeping them in a yard, with information from a... More
...e roses so that they will come back symmetrically with help from a sustainable gardener… More
...e. Keep roses from sitting in water or drying out with help from a sustainable… More
... Grow flowers that thrive in a particular climate with plant information from a sustainable… More
...Remove residual paste after taking down wallpaper with advice from a professional house cleaner... More
Learn how to choose the right lily bulbs for your summertime garden in this free… More
The basics of organic gardening are covered in this free educational video series. More
Learn tips and techniques on how to begin organizing the bathroom of your home in… More
Learn tips and techniques on how to begin cleaning your belongings and organizing your home… More
How to plant strawberries in a raised garden bed; get professional tips and advice from… More
Orchid malls and their benefits are discussed in this free educational video series. More
Deadheading roses helps them grow and thrive, get expert tips and advice on plants, yards,… More
Tips for ordering gravel to make a gravel road, smoothing out humps and lumps, gravel… More
...help you prune your garden. Learn about gardening with hand clippers from an award-winning horticulturist… More
Learn tips on how to get started using a wood splitter in this free how-to… More
getting proper coverage with a lawn duster is easy with these tips, get expert advice… More
Tips on getting to know your garden so that it grows successfully in this free… More
What's Bugging You? By: Kathy Bond Borie Because of the mild winter and soaking spring, it promises to be a banner year for garden pests. I'm bracing myself for the onslaught. The slugs are rearing their ugly heads already, so I've been wearing thick-soled shoes whenever I visit my garden… More
...of all grass in my front + back yards and replace with clover, flowers, shrubs, etc. I'm thinking I'd Roundup all the grass; wait a month, till the dead grass and then plant. Help! What do you think? Also, there's a gillion types of clover.… More
It seems I have become involved in gardenguides haphazardly. It was on 7/22/07 I became a member while in search for help in caring for caterpillars. I have met new friends, found invaluable info and even set up a blog. I don't know if this INTRODUCTIONS was to introduce yourself… More
I've already been welcomed by several members and one suggested I post an introduction so here goes. I love the information on this site as well as the friendly members. I might not post or blog but I do read some of the posts and look at your pictures. There… More
... love roses, herbs, antique flowers and growing vegetables. When not actually in the garden working, I can be found inside either cooking stuff from the garden or reading one of the way too many gardening books that I have collected over the years. I really need… More
Just wondering if anyone else had problems getting on here since they changed the message forum/ community forum? I have had teoubles for the jast few days getting on here!!! My usual way of getting on here, I could not until now, and had to go a different way!!! Just… More
Hello, if I get my friend who lives near the redwoods to fetch me a few cones about this time, about what percent of the hand gathered seeds would germinate? Should my friend get both the green cones and the brown cones? When I get them, what is the best… More
Very ambitious undertaking. More
...e are 3 of them! I been watching them and I think within a week it will flower, I am hoping anyways:) More
...e from my planter. How do i get rid of it without getting stung by the mean bugger?! :mad: The last time i got stung I barely touched it. My fingure hurt most of the day. Hubby… More
I have planted hybiscus at my house for 5 years now. I have some that come back up every year and for some strange reason I can plant them on this one side of my house and they NEVER come back up. Now I have 3 tree and 8 plants.… More
...ng soil. I was wondering if there's a good way to get rid of this? They're rather large pots, so I'd like to avoid re-potting them. The plants are chives and peppermint. Organic methods are preferred. More
...veryday. I'm not a fussy gardener. I try and stay with the "local" plants.....we have 5 acres, about 275 olive trees (Sevillano and Manzanillo varieties), some Eucalyptus… More
.../c several folks told me it is one of the easiest roses to grow. I have never had roses and thought this would be perfect for a beginner. It has about 12 buds on it ready to open up. I am… More
... three years old now and last year grew 4-5' tall with good rose production. For winter protection I did the… More
...d into our new house which can already landscaped with large beautiful hot pink tea (my guess) roses in the front yard. They had a lot of parts where… More
...is the first year that I’m having a problem getting it to grow back. I always used sprinklers water about 12:00 midnight on… More
Julys come and almost gone and finally the heavy rains have eased. Even seeing that yellow thing shining in the sky again.:D Preparing rail road ties to become raised beds for the veggie garden. Lots of huffing and puffing moving those in line. Post are going in for a rail… More
...ave a rose bush that I would like to try to get a start from but I'm not sure how to do it. Can someone tell me how to go about doing this? Thanks alot! Melinda More
... a few container Jalapenos from last year and are getting ready to start my Big Jims soon! I… More
...erested please let me know. This is my first year with roses and i love. Thanks everyone on forums for great stuff I have avoided most trouble but i do get aphids everyweek or so… More
What's blooming at your place right now? If I weren't in front of the puter, I could be watching the bees work the beebalm, or see mirabilis unfolding or the skippers flitting about the black eyed susans and coneflower. Actually, the mosquitos are enjoying my garden a great deal more… More
...ould like to trim them down and thin them out, by getting the old stiff out of them, and make them look allot nice than what they are now. They have not… More
...d I love gardening. More than anything, I love my Roses.. (attaching a photo of one from my climbing Rose, from last year) lol… More
...ots or are chewed up like crazy. I csut them back getting rid of the affected part and have been using a hot pepper spray and there is new growth but is there… More
...that are growing tall - about 4' tall, but is not getting bushy. I do know that I should deadhead rose blooms that are finished,… More
Can anyone tell me in these pictures where I'm supposed to pollinate? Is it behind the flower, inside the bulbous yellow part inside the flower, on top of the un-opened flower???? I have no clue. I've got lots of blooms and no fruit. :confused: More
HELP! My tomatos are getting some kinda gross rot on them, right on the bottom of the tomato, I have found about 5 like this already! Does anyone know what this is and how to prevent it? More
...a and this year she wants to make lots more. So I started some tomatoes and peppers indoors. The problem is I started them too soon. I now have about 25 Roma, 25 Super Steak,… More
...dent, money is definitely a factor. Any advice on getting started composting, and doing… More
...eed to add handrails, cover a crappy cement stoop with wooden steps and make new steps on the side of the porch (it's a wrap around) - a few pics for effect. So far… More
...out for $2 each. One was "The Fairy" which is one with clusters of mini roses and the other… More
...day they were unloading a truck full of bare root roses.All colors and kinds.I wanted to buy some and try them but they weren,t checked in yet so I will go tomorrow .Will these roses do well or do I need to wait and get the… More
...ed this, but my neighbor and I have the Knock Out roses and would love to try cuttings. More
...dnt find seeds either...so was wondering are they started from seeds?? ~C~ More
...med to be dead last spring and early summer, then started growing in late summer, but didn't do much and didn't bloom. I'm planting more roses, but maybe I'm just a glutton for punishment. More
...rry, I was too tired when I registered to come up with something witty. haha) I'm a college student about to graduate from Oklahoma Christian University (Oklahoma City) in December with a bachelor's in Youth… More
... aphid bastards. Also, I used a fungicide to help with the black spots. I know, I know, I shouldn't use the chemicals but I have a little of… More
... and i have a house given to us by her family. We started on the lawn and flower beds this spring. We have an at least 60 year old bush rose. I wanted some advice if anyone has any. Is there anything special… More
... site today! I started some seeds inside for my vegetable garden. They are doing so well i am not sure they will last in the flat that I started them in until safe from the first frost! When do I need to move them… More
I have some roses that are all bush, and they are 4 or 5 ft tall. Do I need to trim them back? John More
...cs. The blooms on my Knockouts have actually been getting bigger and more complex as the weather's gotten colder. More
Dear Gardening Friends, A week from today is the big day for my Beloved and me. It's a busy, stressful time as many of you know from experience, so I am likely not to be around much. If you miss me, please take a moment to think good thoughts, pray… More
... before planting, I cut them and dust the cut end with Captan (spelling?) fungicide... It helps heal up… More
... but my problem is not growing something -- it is getting rid of mint. When we bought this home (Highlands, N.C), MINT was growing on the side of an embankment -- we have tried a lot of things -- hand pulling it, cutting it… More
[/size]:confused: Does anyone have an idea on getting rid of sparrows:mad: . I have taken down the houses and feeders.They are so bad they chase out all the other birds. They even attacked a hugh wood pecker drinking out of my pond. He has stayed around all winter. They dive… More
:( Can anyone tell me how to get cucumbers to climb? I'd appreciate the information. I am thinking the trellis needs to be on a slant? Help please!!:rolleyes: More
i don`t think that this female rose brested grosbeak likes woodpecker`s More
...over. Last Spring...quite by accident, we started getting hummingbirds on our porch. They were enjoying our Petunias I had put in our 5 long porch railing planters. All the previous years, I had put Moss Rosses in… More
...he right forum or not but I have a question about roses. I have a number of rose bushes varying in age from 5 years to this year. They are doing well and producing a lot of blooms but I am… More
...year, I was doing lots of work outside & kept getting scratched on this wildly overgrown rose bush. So I cut it way back. I don't know anything about roses, but I knew it had… More
I am new to growing rose bushes. I have two I planted in containers. I'm not sure how to prepare them for winter. I read that they had to freeze twice- which they did. After that, I brought them inside to my basement to spend the winter. I have pruned… More
I have one of the most prolific rose bushes in the world and I would love to root another one from the same stock. Can it be done and if so, the all important questions, HOW? Any feedback would be very helpful. THANKS! More
I HAVE JUST PURCHASED 3 MINITURE ROSE BUSHES. ONE IS A TEA ROSE THIS ONE HAS BLACK SPOTS AND THE FLOWERS ARE TURNING A WHITISH GREY COLOUR WHAT CAN I DO FOR IT? More
... 4inches of top soil down. I wanted to plant some roses but don't know how far apart I should plant between each rose bush. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. The rose plants I wanna get are about… More
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