Posted on: 19 February, 2005
Author: Ken Austin
Wild roses, of the genus Rosa, are those naturally occurring natives found in Northern Hemispheres around the globe. Wild Roses can be found in forests, canyons, logged wastelands and thickets. They have continued to grow throughout the course of history and across a range of different terrains. Most modern day roses we know are mixed offspring of these wild roses. Wild roses have had a rich history. They played roles in Greek and Roman culture, symbolizing themes such as love and allegiance. Later they became sought after for cosmetic, medicinal and religious purposes as well. However, with the beginnings of...
Posted on: 19 February, 2005
Author: Ken Austin
Roses are classified according to the way they grow. One of the predominant ways is in bushes. Rose bushes are self-supporting and grow their flowers mainly at the top of the plant. They can be as small as just a few inches and as tall as up to 6 feet. There is every possibility that your rose bushes can be as radiant as the sun, given the right care. Several types of rose bushes include:Floribunda A mix of the Hybrid Tea and Polyantha, this bush with clusters of flowers is ideal for growing a rose bed. Floribunda roses were introduced...
Posted on: 19 February, 2005
Author: Ken Austin
Rose gardening can be a challenging exercise but you don't have to be an expert to grow roses. Roses are grown successfully in gardens in nearly every different type of climate and environmental condition. Coming in a rainbow of colors and thousands of different modern-day varieties, roses offer a wonderful array of choices to followers of this beloved rose gardening pastime. Rose gardening is special, though there are numerous recipes for cultivating the perfect rose garden, with even just a few of the basics such as sunshine, water and fertilizer, a rose garden can thrive in any climate. By adapting...
Posted on: 14 February, 2005
Author: Ken Austin
Prune from the ground up. Most people start at the top and this can harm the rose and it uses your valuable time. If its old, gray and scraggly looking, cut it off. If there are canes t... Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com Ken Austinhttp://www.1stinroses.comhttp://www.1stdiscountshopping.com
Posted on: 14 February, 2005
Author: Ken Austin
Hybrid tea roses are among the most beautiful flowers in the world. They are the florist's rose. The blossoms are fantastic and each flower can have as many as 60 or more petals. You can not find... Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com Ken Austinhttp://www.1stinroses.comhttp://www.1stdiscountshopping.com
Posted on: 14 February, 2005
Author: Ken Austin
So you want to grow roses? They are a beautiful choice for your garden and not nearly as difficult to grow as you might think. Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com Ken Austinhttp://www.1stinroses.comhttp://www.1stdiscountshopping.com
Posted on: 14 February, 2005
Author: Marilyn Pokorney
Slugs are major pests of horticultural plants throughout theworld. They are destructive pests of home gardens,landscapes, nurseries, greenhouses, and field crops. Slugs also pose a health threat to humans, pets and wildlifeby serving as intermediate hosts for parasites such aslungworm. Slugs are inactive in cold weather and hibernate in thesoil. Heavy mulching and watering, required for productive andbeautiful gardens createfavorable conditions for slugs. Slugs destroy plants by killing seeds or seedlings, bydestroying stems or growing points, or by reducing the leafarea. Slug feeding may also initiate mold growth orrotting. Slugs feed on a variety of living plants chewing holes inleaves,...
Posted on: 10 February, 2005
Author: Paul Curran
If you enjoy roses, you can use them functionally as well as decoratively around your grounds as creepers, shrubs, vines, climbers, hedges or just as beds of pure color. Rose originators are enthusiastic and tireless, and every year new favorites appear. Most recently the headliners were the bright floribunda rose, Jiminy Cricket; the soft, pure-pink hybrid tea rose, Queen Elizabeth; the bright" yellow peace rose. There are over 5,000 varieties of roses in the United States, and once you start growing your own you are apt to change your preferences from season to season. In selecting roses, it is...
Posted on: 10 February, 2005
Author: Paul Curran
BiennialsBiennials are generally very beautiful plants, with most attractive flowers. They are somewhat more trouble for the gardener, since they keep growing during their first year and do not bloom until the second. Their great advantage is that their seeding stage produces new plants which will bloom again two years later, making it unnecessary to plant additional seeds. The biennials are usually plant ed in early summer and transplanted to good soil when they are large enough to handle. It is a good idea to pot them at this time, particularly in areas where plants cannot be left outdoors all...
Posted on: 10 February, 2005
Author: Paul Curran
A hedge that is well kept and attractive can do much for your grounds. Used in the front of the house and on the sides of your lot, hedges are a barrier against traffic, noise and all things unsightly; at the same time they enhance the proportions and general appearance of your house and lawns. And within the boundaries of your property, hedges define paths and walks, demarcate various areas, and help to screen service areas and vegetable gardens. The plant materials generally used for hedges are mentioned elsewhere in this book. They include the tall background hedges of holly,...