Foolproof Guide to Growing Roses will appeal to anyone who wants roses in their garden. It is ideal for gardeners who have been afraid to grow roses as well as for those who already grow these lovely flowers and want to learn more about them. Unlike many competitive books that originate in Great Britain and do not address North American growing issues, this book covers the effects of local climate on roses. Readers will learn how to care for the plants easily and efficiently, prepare and maintain the soil for optimal plant health, control pests and disease with environmentally friendly techniques, and prune every type of rose.
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"Enticing color photographs and excellent illustrations accompany helpful advice for novice rose growers."
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Foolproof Guide to Growing Roses is ideal for would-be gardeners who were always afraid to grow roses, as well as for gardeners who already grow these lovely flowers and want to learn more about them. This comprehensive book takes all the mystery out of growing these plants, but leaves the beauty. Through text and lavishly illustrated step-by-step instructions, readers learn how to select roses that are tough and dependable in their climate, prepare and maintain the soil for optimal plant health, maintain the plants easily and efficiently, control pests and diseases with environmentally friendly techniques, and prune every rose they grow.
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Finally, what I've been looking for!,
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My friends and family all know I'm crazy about growing roses and collecting rose books. I'm often asked for just one book that a beginner could use easily, yet still not outgrow as his experience and interest expand. I know a number of books that fill part of this need, but not all. Finally I have found one I can recommend without reservation. This book covers the range from modern roses to antiques, why to choose own root or grafted roses, how to handle diseases and pests, and how to prepare the soil. The general orientation is for organic methods, but he presents the information without being judgmental. You won't feel guilty if you spray your roses, but he'll tell you how to avoid it most of the time by choosing easy-care varieties well suited to your own climate. All this, and I haven't yet mentioned the beautiful photographs and helpful instructional drawings.
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Good information, lovely photographs, attractive layout,
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As someone who's just getting into gardening, I was pleasantly surprised to see that this book includes sections on topics like soil evaluation and composting in addition to the expected chapters on choosing, planting, and pruning roses. Another nice aspect is that the fertilization and pest control sections emphasize organic methods, but also list others if you need them. The layout is also attractive and makes the book a pleasure to read.
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Excellent photos and sound advice!,
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What first attracted me to this book was it's gallery of roses, the extensive chapter that describes numerous roses. After reading it, I realized that rose growing is more accessible than I thought, and I am ready to plant. Five stars!
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Roses are the most varied and versatile of all landscape plants because of the many species and huge number of individual cultivars. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
organic potting soil, budded roses, modern shrub roses, old garden roses, hybrid rugosas, hybrid perpetuals, autumn damasks, semidouble flowers, first hybrid tea, remaining canes, bud union, modern hybrid teas, cold tender, horticultural oil, neem oil, hybrid musks, modern roses, miniature roses, flowering roses, lateral shoots, alfalfa meal, cold hardy, garden fork Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, David Austin, Cornell University, American Rose Society, North America, World War, John Champneys New!
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Roses are the most varied and versatile of all landscape plants because of the many species and huge number of individual cultivars. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
organic potting soil, budded roses, modern shrub roses, old garden roses, hybrid rugosas, hybrid perpetuals, autumn damasks, semidouble flowers, first hybrid tea, remaining canes, bud union, modern hybrid teas, cold tender, horticultural oil, neem oil, hybrid musks, modern roses, miniature roses, flowering roses, lateral shoots, alfalfa meal, cold hardy, garden fork Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, David Austin, Cornell University, American Rose Society, North America, World War, John Champneys New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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