Roses (Time-Life Complete Gardener) [Hardcover]

Time-Life Books (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1996 | Series: Time-Life Complete Gardener

Which roses grow best in a small garden?What companion plants complement a rose border? How do you 'modernize' a rose garden? All these and more are answered in the new edition of Sunset's Roses. Everything for the novice or experienced rose devotee is here-the latest advice on shopping for roses, growing techniques, planning a rose garden, maintaining healthy roses, regional tips, and yes, detailed pruning instructions (no more 'ouch.') With its lush photography showcasing over 350 roses, plus a gallery of choices hand-picked by Sunset experts, this is the resource book rose fanciers will reach for time and time again.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 159 pages
• Publisher: Time Life Education (January 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0783541090
• ISBN-13: 978-0783541099
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,825,781 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have for novice or experienced rose grower, March 26, 2005

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Patricia R. Boswell (Los Gatos, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Roses: Placing Roses, Planting & Care, The Best Varieties (Paperback)

After carefully comparing other books that provided comprehensive information on roses, I chose the Sunset Roses book and have not regretted it one bit. When I purchased the book, I had 4-5 roses in my garden, and now I have 52 (at the time of this writing ;-). I still refer to this book as a reference for pruning techniques, disease, planting and placement, and just as a wonderful review of the next rose I must have!

The roses covered are certainly the most popular and easy to grow, and there is a section in the back that lists specific roses that are favorites of regional rosarians. So, for instance, if you are in zone 5-6 in Ohio, you can find best roses for the midwest/great lakes area, and so on. This is really valuable because a rose that will be a star for one gardener (such as Mr. Lincoln), might not perform well in another garden in a different part of the country.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is wonderful!!!, April 12, 2001

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"lremington" (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Roses (Time-Life Complete Gardener) (Hardcover)

I carry it with me to the nursery to make my selections. I'm a novice antique rose fancier with some particular geographic/climate needs, and this book makes it easy to determine what will thrive in my yard. There is a picture and detailed description of every rose in the book. The charts also make it easy to search for the right plant by color, flowering frequency, light needs, size, etc. I never shop for roses without carrying along this book.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Almost a required book for "budding" rose growers, July 14, 2001

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William L. Gilstrap - See all my reviews

This review is from: Roses (Gardening & Landscaping) (Paperback)

Along with Ortho's "All About Roses", and HP Books' Roses, How To Select, Grow and Enjoy", this is the backbone of the easy way to learn about roses. As an introduction to some or the "mysteries" about growing roses, this book and the other two mentioned have no equals. The illustrations are great and there are a lot of color photos of rose varieties, making a good picture book as well as a good "How To" book. I think everyone who has an interest in roses will enjoy this book and also the other two mentioned.