The Optimal Occasion to Transplant Roses
When is the best time to transplant roses? This question generates almost as much controversy and discussion among dedicated Rosarians as the subject of proper pruning methods. Although every experienced gardener has their own set of rules for how and when to transplant, there do exist certain guidelines that novices can follow with success. It’s a good idea to keep a gardening journal where you can write down the dates of when you transplanted your roses, and then track their progress. This type of observation, more than anything else, will give you a clear sense of the best times to transplant in your particular climate.
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Topic: Roses and Rose Gardening
Three Easy Ways to Rid Roses of Mildew
Mildew is the bane of all dedicated Rosarians. The most common type of mildew is powdery mildew, which is caused by the sphaerotheca pannosa var. rosae fungus. Powdery mildew is characterized by white or grayish powdery growth on the leaves, shoots, buds, and sometimes even appears on the petals of rose bushes. These small patches of mildew spread in white strands across the plant’s foliage. As the fungus draws moisture and nutrients from the leaves, the leaves will begin to crinkle and fall.
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Topic: Roses and Rose Gardening
Five Hearty Hybrid Roses
Are you drawn to the simple elegance and fragrant beauty of roses? Do you wish you had time to cultivate an extensive rose garden? If you’re interested in roses, but don’t have the time to tend a large rose garden, don’t fret. Consider planting one or more of these hearty hybrid roses that even the casual or novice gardener can cultivate successfully.
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Topic: Roses and Rose Gardening
Too many things, so little time? Organize!
Is your house perennially in chaos that no matter how much you clean it up it just stays the same way every day; dirty and in no kind of order whatsoever? Does it seem like the natural state of your house is disarray and keeping things clean and tidy is a futile business?
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Topic: Home Organization
Tips on Moving The Moles Out of Your Garden for Good
Moles are little mammals that are known for their subterranean living as well as their insect eating qualities. In children’s literature as well as in movies made for young children, moles are portrayed as being blind, lovable, and quite often misunderstood because of their love for the dark. The reality, of course, is a bit different, especially for the gardener who suddenly finds evidence of mole activity in her or his garden.
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Topic: Niche Gardening
A Guide to Outdoor Cooking Pits
If you love to sponsor outdoor cooking parties, then you need to invest in a good outdoor cooking pit. And that’s because a good fire pit is always the main attraction of an outdoor barbecue party. There are lots of designs available on the market today. Be sure to practice discretion when selecting these products. Keep in mind that half of the party’s fun depends upon its functionality.
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Topic: Outdoor Cooking
Ornamental Grafting for Trees
Grafting is one of the most interesting forms of plant propagation.
It is also one of the most tedious and least used forms of plant propagation. Grafting fruit trees has been, and will likely continue to be the most accepted method of fruit tree production. Budding which is just another form of grafting is the most widely used method of grafting fruit trees.
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Topic: Niche Gardening
