Roses for Dummies [Paperback]

Lance Walheim (Author), Editors of the National Garden Association (Author)

Book Description

Series: --for Dummies | Publication Date: February 14, 1997

"Beginners as well as advanced rose growers will find advice that's abundant and extremely helpful." — Bill Marken, West Coast Editor of Garden Escapes and Former Editor-In-Chief of Sunset Magazine "Roses For Dummies is written as a friend, answering all my puzzling questions and providing easy solutions that are budget friendly." — Jan Weverka, Editor of The Rose Garden Newsletter

Features 32 Full-Color Pages of Roses — Plus a Free Six-Month Subscription to National Gardening Magazine

Do you dream of growing beautiful, fragrant roses in your yard, on your porch, or in a flower box? With Roses For Dummies^® at your fingertips, you can turn your dreams into reality with tips, techniques, and suggestions for growing roses in any space or climate. Filled with handy illustrations and colorful pages of roses, this fun and friendly reference takes you on a visual journey through the vibrant world of roses.

Inside, you'll discover how to:

• Identify varieties of roses and choose the right ones for your climate
• Create your own rose garden with helpful illustrations and 32 full-color pages of rose types
• Locate the most fragrant varieties of roses, the best bloomers, and the hardiest climbers
• Maintain your rose garden with techniques for watering, mulching, fertilizing, and pruning
• Protect your roses from pests, diseases, and the harsh winds of winter
• Find helpful resources online and through direct mail
• Become a member of rose growing societies and visit rose shows and public gardens in your community

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Is there any flower more sensuous and romantic than the rose? Roses aren't just fragrant and beautiful; they're also easy to grow and come in hundreds of varieties and colors. Roses for Dummies covers the various types of roses--hybrid teas, grandifloras, floribundas, miniatures, climbers, shrub roses, and antique roses--helping would-be rose gardeners select the best variety for their conditions and pocketbooks. Planting, watering, mulching, and pruning are covered in enough detail to suit any arboretum and, speaking of arboretums, the book's appendix gives the locations of the best public rose gardens in the U.S. Roses for Dummies is a friendly guide to what may become a blooming passion.

From the Back Cover

Do you dream of growing beautiful, fragrant roses in your yard, on your porch, or in a flower box? With Roses For Dummies at your fingertips, you can turn your dreams into reality with tips, techniques, and suggestions for growing roses in any space or climate.

Filled with handy illustrations and colorful pages of roses, this fun and friendly reference will take you on a visual journey through the vibrant world of roses.

Inside, you'll discover how to:

• Identify varieties of roses and choose the right ones for your climate

• Create your own rose garden with helpful illustrations and 32 full-color pages of rose types

• Locate the most fragrant varieties of roses, the best bloomers, and the hardiest climbers

• Maintain your rose garden with techniques for watering, mulching, fertilizing, and pruning

• Protect your roses from pests, diseases, and the harsh winds of winter

• Find helpful resources online and through direct mail

• Become a member of rose growing societies and visit rose shows and public gardens in your community

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Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (February 14, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764550314
• ISBN-13: 978-0764550317
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,245,591 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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47 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book's definitely a keeper for rose growers, July 20, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Roses for Dummies (Paperback)

I have almost 40 rose books in my collection and I've read them all cover to cover, some many times. I didn't expect what I got from this book - new information that that wasn't included in weighty books for serious rose growers. This book demystifies the culture of roses, gives good advice in an easily read style. Its a great read and a painless way to learn enough to go right into rose growing - whether its just a couple of roses or major rose beds!

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great. Clear, informative and useful., May 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Roses for Dummies (Paperback)

Obviously written by an expert, this book lets you zero in on exactly the information you want, or read page-by-page for a constantly interesting flow of information. A great section of tables help you narrow down your selection to fit your region and and amount of effort you feel like putting in. Makes you feel that you, too, can grow your own beautiful rose bushes!

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm no Dummy, anymore...., July 4, 2000

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This review is from: Roses for Dummies (Paperback)

I've been growing roses for a few years and my mother and grandmother are avid rose gardeners. I thought I knew a fair amount on the subject, but I learned SO MUCH from this book. Great for the beginner and experienced rose grower. And the photos are beautiful (would have liked more). This book can make anyone feel comfortable growing roses and will help ensure their success!