Archive for the 'Rose Gardening' Category

Some Common Types of Roses

Monday, May 15th, 2006

After you get a sense of the type of roses that you would like to plant, you will naturally want to know which type of rose’s best fit your ideas for planting. There are too many to list here, but I can list some of them for you. You should consult your nearest garden center for advice on whether your choice is fitting to your garden’s abilities.

The Right Rose Bush for your Garden

Tuesday, April 18th, 2006

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, I’ve added some crucial factors that you should consider, and some of the […]

Growing Nostalgic “Old Roses” In Your Garden

Friday, January 20th, 2006

By Simonetta Jensen

“Old Roses” Convey Time Honored Tradition

In the 18th Century, the practice of tending rose bushes was popular and a handy source for young men to offer as gifts during courtship. These roses were not only beautiful to admire and richly fragrant but also highly symbolic of an unwritten and often unspoken […]

The Meanings Behind the Colors of Roses

Friday, January 6th, 2006

By Colin Smith

Roses are a sign of love and friendship and by giving someone a rose you are telling them how truly special they are. There are a number of colors of roses available and each one represents a different meaning to the receiver. If you are looking to purchase roses for that special someone, […]

Rose Gardening Challenges

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2006

By 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 […]

Miniature Roses Have Many Uses

Tuesday, December 20th, 2005

By Dana Noonan

Among the most charming and delightful of plants, miniature roses come in the same multitude of colors and varieties as their full size cousins. They’re perfect for container gardens, but do just as well planted in the ground. Their small buds and blooms are beautiful in corsages and arrangements, tucked into a small […]

Dealing With Rose Bushes

Friday, December 9th, 2005

by 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 […]

Rose Classification

Friday, December 2nd, 2005

by Angie Noack

Although there is no one set of “official” classification system of roses, there are many different popular rose classification schemes that are employed throughout the world. The most popular of the systems in use has been proposed by The American Rose Society in cooperation with the World Federation of Roses. Although this classification […]

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