Roses for Dummies (Paperback)

by Lance Walheim (Author), National Gardening Association (Editor) "Whether you just want to mix a couple of roses in with your other perennials or you get so hooked that you want to make..." (more)
Key Phrases: green foliage adorns, bareroot roses, orange floribunda, American Rose Society Award of Excellence, Saxon Holt, David Austin English (more...)

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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.

Product Description

If growing beautiful, healthy roses has seemed too difficult for mere mortals, now Roses For Dummies proves that anyone can master this rewarding art. You'll find everything you need to know to plant, grow, and care for roses, including how to water, mulch, fertilize, and prepare your roses for the cold winter months. Plus, Roses For Dummies features 32 pages of lush, full-color photographs showing roses in all their aromatic, multihued glory.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc (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: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,104,420 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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39 of 39 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

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!

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	A. Richards "infoseaker" (Amsterdam, Netherlands) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!