i can never make my icing good enough to make roses with...how do i make and what type of cream/icing do i use for icing roses.... how do you make the rose?
What type of icing is used to make roses on a cake?
Royal Icing is the best to use to make roses.
Royal Icing Using Egg Whites:
2 large egg whites
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 cups (330 grams) confectioners (powdered or icing) sugar, sifted
Royal Icing Using Meringue Powder:
4 cups (440 grams) confectioners' (powdered or icing) sugar
3 tablespoons (30 grams) meringue powder
1/2 teaspoon extract (vanilla, lemon, almond)
1/2 - 3/4 cup (120 - 180 ml) warm water
Reply:You could use regular buttercream to make roses or you could also use rose icing which is also decorating buttercream.
Regular buttercream is softer than rose icing but it tastes much better.
Rose icing:
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup shortening
1 tsp vanilla
pinch of salt
1 pound powder sugar, sifted
4 to 5 tsp milk (to set consistency)
cream butter and shortening together until light and fluffy.
Add sifted sugar, then vanilla
Adjust texture with milk
shortening makes the icing easy to pipe and keep the shape, and won't melt in hot day. However, the texture could be a little bit waxy. So, give it a try.
About how to make the roses, the best way is to watch people do it and learn it right away. It's hard to describe all steps here. Or you could get a book which has pictures to show you how to make roses.
Reply:Here are a couple of really good wesites that I refer to time and time again:
http://www.bakedecoratecelebrate.com/tec...
http://www.wilton.com/decorating/basic/r...
BUTTERCREAM RECIPE
(Medium Consistency)
Ingredients:
1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon Clear Vanilla Extract
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (approx. 1 lb.)
2 tablespoons milk
In large bowl, cream shortening and butter with electric mixer. Add vanilla. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often. When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry. Add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Keep bowl covered with a damp cloth until ready to use. For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use. Refrigerated in an airtight container, this icing can be stored 2 weeks. Rewhip before using.
YIELD: Makes about 3 cups.
Reply:usually a butter cream type frosting, but an event easier way is too use fondant, fondant is like sugar playdough and super easy to make roses with. roll a small ball with the fondant and flatten into a circle, starting at one side of the circle roll it like rolling up a crepe, then make more balls flatten into circles and keep layering around that first one, you will see the rose start to form after just a few layers, it will still be pretty pliable, enough to be able to starting flaring out the petals
Reply:Use one of the buttercream recipes from the other answers...but add 1 tablespoon of meringue powder or powdered egg white to the recipe. Royal icing will work too but it dries rock hard and can't be cut through, so buttercream, which stays soft enough to cut and to eat, is preferable.
It's hard to describe how to make a rose with just words...I was trying but it wasn't going to happen :D so you might look for a video somewhere. One thing that really helps is to put the base of the rose in the freezer for a while before you add the petals...I could never make decent roses until I tried that.
Reply:buttercream icing!
Buttercream Icing
(Medium Consistency)
Ingredients:
1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon Clear Vanilla Extract
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (approx. 1 lb.)
2 tablespoons milk
In large bowl, cream shortening and butter with electric mixer. Add vanilla. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often. When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry. Add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Keep bowl covered with a damp cloth until ready to use. For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use. Refrigerated in an airtight container, this icing can be stored 2 weeks. Rewhip before using.
YIELD: Makes about 3 cups.
For thin (spreading) consistency icing, add 2 tablespoons light corn syrup, water or milk.
For Pure White Icing (stiff consistency), omit butter; substitute an additional 1/2 cup shortening for butter and 1/2 teaspoon No-Color Butter Flavor. Add up to 4 tablespoons light corn syrup, water or milk to thin for icing cakes.
video on how to make roses- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGCISY7Jf...
Reply:Decorator Frosting
1 Stick margarine
2/3 c Shortening
1 lb Confectioners' sugar
1 ts Vanilla extract
1/2 ts Almond extract
Instructions:
Cream margarine and shortening with electric mixer. Add confectioners'
sugar and mix well. Add vanilla and almond extract and continue to
beat for several minutes until almost white. When ready to pipe
through pastry tube, thin slightly with water or milk, added a
tablespoon at a time. Mix in tint, as desired.
Makes 4 cups.
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Monday, May 11, 2009
How do you grow roses from clippings? How about potted roses?
I am living in an apartment with a balcony and would like to grow roses in pots. I have friends that inherited roses. They will give me clippings, but I don't know how to grow them from clippings or whether or not they would grow potted. I do not know what kind they are. Any help would be wonderful and graciously appreciated.
How do you grow roses from clippings? How about potted roses?
Try root starter. Follow the instructions.
The best bet is to go to a full-service nursery (not one at Wal-Mart) and ask them how to use it.
Reply:You should really graft them onto some good root stock. There are some really good articles on how to do this on the web. Just do a search for "Master Gardener Notebook" and hopefully you will find an article telling you the correct way to graft.
How do you grow roses from clippings? How about potted roses?
Try root starter. Follow the instructions.
The best bet is to go to a full-service nursery (not one at Wal-Mart) and ask them how to use it.
Reply:You should really graft them onto some good root stock. There are some really good articles on how to do this on the web. Just do a search for "Master Gardener Notebook" and hopefully you will find an article telling you the correct way to graft.
How to care for potted roses?
I received some roses for Valentine's Day and I've been watering them (a cup of water) every other day. The plant itself is about 7 inches tall or so and I know I shouldn't water the plant too much or anything... but the flowers just seem really dried out. Should I be watering it more or am I drowning it? I'm just worried because I'm in a college dorm and they keep it ridiculously toasty in here. Thanks!
How to care for potted roses?
mist the foliage, that should help until heat is no longer in use.
How to care for potted roses?
mist the foliage, that should help until heat is no longer in use.
How long do long stem roses stay looking fresh?
I am ordering bulk roses to put together for my whole wedding and wedding party. They are being delivered by Costco. I am contemplating when to have them delivered in time for me to figure out how to get them together. My wedding is on Saturday..I'm not a big flower person but I know they need refrigeration (which I have plenty of room for) but exactly how long do they last so they will still look good at my evening wedding?
How long do long stem roses stay looking fresh?
If you have them delivered on Thursday, they should be OK. Make sure they have fresh water, and are not in a drafty place.
Just check the temp they need to be kept at. A normal refrigerator would be too cold and would freeze the petals.
Reply:They only last for about 6 days
Reply:Flowers can last even for a week.. unbelievable???
Here's how to do it. You have refrigeration, right? That's good.
But do this, If you get the roses today,cut an inch on the stem then soak it in a clean water in a pail. Leave it overnight. keep the roses on fridge.
Then, the next day, cut again another inch off teh stem and soak again in clean water. Replace water everyday. Cut an inch everyday untill you need the roses.
This method will keep the flowers fresh looking for long days.
Reply:keep them in buckets of water in the fridge and make sure the stems are cut at an angle and your local florist will have some food for fresh cut flowers you can add to the water to extend the life of the flowers.
Reply:I would get them as late as possible. Friday morning or evening? That way you can ensure that they are looking nice.
How long do long stem roses stay looking fresh?
If you have them delivered on Thursday, they should be OK. Make sure they have fresh water, and are not in a drafty place.
Just check the temp they need to be kept at. A normal refrigerator would be too cold and would freeze the petals.
Reply:They only last for about 6 days
Reply:Flowers can last even for a week.. unbelievable???
Here's how to do it. You have refrigeration, right? That's good.
But do this, If you get the roses today,cut an inch on the stem then soak it in a clean water in a pail. Leave it overnight. keep the roses on fridge.
Then, the next day, cut again another inch off teh stem and soak again in clean water. Replace water everyday. Cut an inch everyday untill you need the roses.
This method will keep the flowers fresh looking for long days.
Reply:keep them in buckets of water in the fridge and make sure the stems are cut at an angle and your local florist will have some food for fresh cut flowers you can add to the water to extend the life of the flowers.
Reply:I would get them as late as possible. Friday morning or evening? That way you can ensure that they are looking nice.
How can i make my roses grow flowers?
how can i make my roses grow flowers? i usually trim them but they just seem to be growing long and tall hardly no flowers?
How can i make my roses grow flowers?
It's coming to the end of the blooming cycle for this season. I'd prune the rose about 1' from the ground taking out little scraggly limbs around December. Mulch around the base with about 3" of compost material. In spring give them a dose of rose fertilizer--then stand back in amazement when you get some nice, large roses. Good luck.
Reply:you may need to feed the plant. miricle grow, its a blue crystal food that you mix with water and use every two weeks. if your plants are healthy and just not bloming, miricle grow had another product called bloom---truse me
you will get flowers after this.
roses like long deep drinks, a trickle for a day or so every couple of days is good. they also like coffee grounds, used of corse.
also if you dead head the old blooms off back to the first set of leaves of five you will speed up the process.
good luck with your green thumb.
Reply:there are many different kinds of roses with different characteristics.hybrid tea rosses grow flowers on single long stems.floribundas grow lots of flowers in clusters.it sounds like you could have a simple briar which could grow stems upto two metres long before you get a tiny flower on the end.if this is so get it pulled out and reward yourself with the beauty of a new one
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How can i make my roses grow flowers?
It's coming to the end of the blooming cycle for this season. I'd prune the rose about 1' from the ground taking out little scraggly limbs around December. Mulch around the base with about 3" of compost material. In spring give them a dose of rose fertilizer--then stand back in amazement when you get some nice, large roses. Good luck.
Reply:you may need to feed the plant. miricle grow, its a blue crystal food that you mix with water and use every two weeks. if your plants are healthy and just not bloming, miricle grow had another product called bloom---truse me
you will get flowers after this.
roses like long deep drinks, a trickle for a day or so every couple of days is good. they also like coffee grounds, used of corse.
also if you dead head the old blooms off back to the first set of leaves of five you will speed up the process.
good luck with your green thumb.
Reply:there are many different kinds of roses with different characteristics.hybrid tea rosses grow flowers on single long stems.floribundas grow lots of flowers in clusters.it sounds like you could have a simple briar which could grow stems upto two metres long before you get a tiny flower on the end.if this is so get it pulled out and reward yourself with the beauty of a new one
sandals church
When should I use Preem on strawberries or roses?
I,m new at strawberries and roses and any help would be appreciated. I live in zone (6). I have several types of roses
and have june and everbearing strawberries.
When should I use Preem on strawberries or roses?
I'm not sure what Preem is...but if you are referring to the pre-emergent Preen......you will want to put it down early. It's a pre-emergent, therefore it stops the weeds from even coming up. If you have weeds already, pull the weeds and then put the preen down. Preen will do nothing for weeds that are already growing. I would like to know what Preem is if you aren't referring to Preen. I've just never heard of Preem.
and have june and everbearing strawberries.
When should I use Preem on strawberries or roses?
I'm not sure what Preem is...but if you are referring to the pre-emergent Preen......you will want to put it down early. It's a pre-emergent, therefore it stops the weeds from even coming up. If you have weeds already, pull the weeds and then put the preen down. Preen will do nothing for weeds that are already growing. I would like to know what Preem is if you aren't referring to Preen. I've just never heard of Preem.
Does anyone have a picture of a red cake with white roses?
My colors are red and white. The only flowers I have are red and white roses. I want a cake that is red, not bright red but a deeper red like a red rose. Thanks!
Does anyone have a picture of a red cake with white roses?
Hope this helps! =)
Reply:Not exactly what you are asking for but one it red with white flowers and the other is beautiful red and white.
Good Luck!!
Reply:I could not find a red cake with white flowers upon a search, but here is a link with beautiful cakes..hope this gives you an idea! Congrats on the wedding!
http://www.cakedot.com/WeddingCake3.html
Reply:No photo, but if you mention a "Red Velvet Cake' to the bakery they will know exactly what you mean... it's a chocolate cake w/ red food color added, so dark and deep red.
Reply:yep
http://www.cakedot.com/WeddingCake5.html
http://www.cakedot.com/WeddingCake3.html
http://www.sugarliciousonline.com/cakes/...
http://www.stewartdollhousecreations.com...
http://www.dianescakesandmore.com/weddin...
http://www.webshots.com/search?query=Ros...
sugarlicous is my favorite
Reply:http://images.google.ca/images?svnum=10%26amp;
um=1%26amp;hl=en%26amp;q=
red+cake%26amp;btnG=
Search+Images
cut and paste the above string into your browser-no added spaces and browse through the results of my search. good luck!
Reply:You can make the first cake just put white roses instead of orange :0)
You can make the 2nd cake to by just telling the baker to put a red frosting and white instead of red roses
THE 1st LINK IS THE BEST!!!!:)
Reply:These are close:
http://www.ladycakes.com/images/ICES2002...
http://www.ladycakes.com/images/ICES2002...
http://www.wildflowersbylori.com/chinese...
http://www.cakesvictoria.com/cakes_victo...
Does anyone have a picture of a red cake with white roses?
Hope this helps! =)
Reply:Not exactly what you are asking for but one it red with white flowers and the other is beautiful red and white.
Good Luck!!
Reply:I could not find a red cake with white flowers upon a search, but here is a link with beautiful cakes..hope this gives you an idea! Congrats on the wedding!
http://www.cakedot.com/WeddingCake3.html
Reply:No photo, but if you mention a "Red Velvet Cake' to the bakery they will know exactly what you mean... it's a chocolate cake w/ red food color added, so dark and deep red.
Reply:yep
http://www.cakedot.com/WeddingCake5.html
http://www.cakedot.com/WeddingCake3.html
http://www.sugarliciousonline.com/cakes/...
http://www.stewartdollhousecreations.com...
http://www.dianescakesandmore.com/weddin...
http://www.webshots.com/search?query=Ros...
sugarlicous is my favorite
Reply:http://images.google.ca/images?svnum=10%26amp;
um=1%26amp;hl=en%26amp;q=
red+cake%26amp;btnG=
Search+Images
cut and paste the above string into your browser-no added spaces and browse through the results of my search. good luck!
Reply:You can make the first cake just put white roses instead of orange :0)
You can make the 2nd cake to by just telling the baker to put a red frosting and white instead of red roses
THE 1st LINK IS THE BEST!!!!:)
Reply:These are close:
http://www.ladycakes.com/images/ICES2002...
http://www.ladycakes.com/images/ICES2002...
http://www.wildflowersbylori.com/chinese...
http://www.cakesvictoria.com/cakes_victo...
What shrubs or plants go best with the Wine and roses Weigela?
I have appoximately 13ft by 4ft area to work with in front of my house. I love the color of the Wine and Roses Weigela. I wanted some other small things to go with them but I am beginner when it comesto gardening.I'm in zone 5.
I want perennials so I won't have to ever plant in that area again.
Any opinions are welcome and appreciated.
Oh, that area have sun for about 5-6 hours.
What shrubs or plants go best with the Wine and roses Weigela?
Hi, Not sure where you are from, but what about going with the burgndy line but different textures. Try some phormiums (flaxes), whihc are strappy. There are some beautiful colours with them, thers a new Azalea out with the deep burgundy leaf as well. Then have a couple of bushes taht arent burgndy to stand out. Check out your local nursery to see what they have in stock.
Cheers.
Maz (Ms Mazscapes Nursery, Vic. Australia)
Reply:The link below is to Springhill Nursery's shrub page. Lots of colors, types and shows which zone they grow best in.
Many pages to look through :)
I want perennials so I won't have to ever plant in that area again.
Any opinions are welcome and appreciated.
Oh, that area have sun for about 5-6 hours.
What shrubs or plants go best with the Wine and roses Weigela?
Hi, Not sure where you are from, but what about going with the burgndy line but different textures. Try some phormiums (flaxes), whihc are strappy. There are some beautiful colours with them, thers a new Azalea out with the deep burgundy leaf as well. Then have a couple of bushes taht arent burgndy to stand out. Check out your local nursery to see what they have in stock.
Cheers.
Maz (Ms Mazscapes Nursery, Vic. Australia)
Reply:The link below is to Springhill Nursery's shrub page. Lots of colors, types and shows which zone they grow best in.
Many pages to look through :)
How do you keep fruit flies away from your cut roses?
Everytime I get roses they get eaten by fruit flies. I don't have fruit left out and don't ever see fruit flies any other time. Please help.
How do you keep fruit flies away from your cut roses?
The first link below tells some good, effective solutions for ridding your home of fruit flies. Click on the link, and then on that page look for "fruit flies" on the lower left hand side of the graph.
Try that, and see if it helps.
Happy Gardening!
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How do you keep fruit flies away from your cut roses?
The first link below tells some good, effective solutions for ridding your home of fruit flies. Click on the link, and then on that page look for "fruit flies" on the lower left hand side of the graph.
Try that, and see if it helps.
Happy Gardening!
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How come my yellow rose bush is now blooming red roses?
I have a yellow rose bush in my yard. For two years it grew yellow roses. The year after that when it bloomed, it grew red roses. It has been blooming red roses ever since. What happened to it?
How come my yellow rose bush is now blooming red roses?
you sure you dont have a bush called "josephs coat"? it will grow roses with different colors in them. i had some years ago and they started out yellow but changed over the years till it died.
How come my yellow rose bush is now blooming red roses?
you sure you dont have a bush called "josephs coat"? it will grow roses with different colors in them. i had some years ago and they started out yellow but changed over the years till it died.
Where can I get or buy some Roses cuttings I live in ****** Oriental?
Like climbing roses( altissimo red, awakening (silver-pink), mermaid yellow) English Roses (graham thomas (yellow) and soon. Pls. if you know some one need your help.
thank you.
Where can I get or buy some Roses cuttings I live in ****** Oriental?
Jackson Perkins. A mail order store.
thank you.
Where can I get or buy some Roses cuttings I live in ****** Oriental?
Jackson Perkins. A mail order store.
How do you make roses open?
I need to make a bouquet, but I want the roses open. When you purchase an inexpensive bunch at the store they are always closed tight.
How do you make roses open?
When you get them home cut about an inch of the stems off with sharp scissors or shears and put them in lukewarm (not hot) water. Let them sit in a warm place (again, not hot) for about an hour and they should open. However, sometimes roses will not open at all - it depends on how they were handled by the grower.
Good Luck
Reply:cut the ends at an angle and put them in water. they should open in a day or so.
Reply:ask a farmer.
How do you make roses open?
When you get them home cut about an inch of the stems off with sharp scissors or shears and put them in lukewarm (not hot) water. Let them sit in a warm place (again, not hot) for about an hour and they should open. However, sometimes roses will not open at all - it depends on how they were handled by the grower.
Good Luck
Reply:cut the ends at an angle and put them in water. they should open in a day or so.
Reply:ask a farmer.
Are there any climbing roses that grow well in shade?
I want to put some roses in the garden that goes along the west side of my house. That side of the house does get sunlight, just not very much per day. Right now I just have some wildflowers growing there to fill the space. Thanks for any answers.
Are there any climbing roses that grow well in shade?
Hi you could try Zephirine Drouhin they grow good without to much sun they are for zone 5-9 they grow 15-20 foot high by 10 feet wide the grow on a trellis real well i hope this helps.
Reply:Zephirine Drouhin the almost thorn less climber will grow the best of all the climbing roses. As a general rule all roses need 6 hours of sunlight to do well. I have grown Zephirine Drouhin in 4 hours of indirect sun and had it bloom for me.
A question I have is how well do your wild flowers grow. Most wild flower cultivars need some sun and if you are satisfied with them, you should be satisfied with Zephrine Drouhin.
In addition to sunlight, well drained soil with a 30% minimum amout of organic material, 1 inch of water per week during growing season and a regular fertilizer program are most important. Zephrine Drouhin is reasonably disease resistant and since it is a climber will be easier to keep blackspot from splashing up from the ground on the lower leaves. Once your Zephrine is established remove 12 inches of foliage from the ground up.
Reply:! try 'Banksia'. its quite hardy and comes in beautiful light yellow and white as well!
Reply:No known variety will thrive in full shade. But there are several suitable varieties if you want to try to grow roses in partial shade.
Here is more information: http://www.backyardgarden.info/rosesinsh...
Reply:If you're looking for a hybrid form, I think you'll be out-of-luck. Many of those garden gems need to be pampered (climbers a little less so than show types), and need alot of sun light.
If you're less interested in that, you could probably find some species types, or natives that would do reasonably well in your garden situation. Ofcourse, even those would do better in more sun light. Look at a few of these options: Rosa multiflora or Rosa carolina.
If you're further interested, look at this website: www.GreatLakesRoses.com - They grow a variety of old fashioned and species roses. They also accept E-Mail questions. Perhaps they could help you further.
It would also be helpful to know where you live or which USDA hardiness zone you live in- you may get answers that won't survive where you live. I am in USDA hardiness zone 5.
Good luck-
I hope that this helps
Reply:yes many of your hybrid musk roses will tolerate alot of shade and still bloom..many would be available now by mail order because they would be bare root..my favorite..Mmd. Alfred Carriere...
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Are there any climbing roses that grow well in shade?
Hi you could try Zephirine Drouhin they grow good without to much sun they are for zone 5-9 they grow 15-20 foot high by 10 feet wide the grow on a trellis real well i hope this helps.
Reply:Zephirine Drouhin the almost thorn less climber will grow the best of all the climbing roses. As a general rule all roses need 6 hours of sunlight to do well. I have grown Zephirine Drouhin in 4 hours of indirect sun and had it bloom for me.
A question I have is how well do your wild flowers grow. Most wild flower cultivars need some sun and if you are satisfied with them, you should be satisfied with Zephrine Drouhin.
In addition to sunlight, well drained soil with a 30% minimum amout of organic material, 1 inch of water per week during growing season and a regular fertilizer program are most important. Zephrine Drouhin is reasonably disease resistant and since it is a climber will be easier to keep blackspot from splashing up from the ground on the lower leaves. Once your Zephrine is established remove 12 inches of foliage from the ground up.
Reply:! try 'Banksia'. its quite hardy and comes in beautiful light yellow and white as well!
Reply:No known variety will thrive in full shade. But there are several suitable varieties if you want to try to grow roses in partial shade.
Here is more information: http://www.backyardgarden.info/rosesinsh...
Reply:If you're looking for a hybrid form, I think you'll be out-of-luck. Many of those garden gems need to be pampered (climbers a little less so than show types), and need alot of sun light.
If you're less interested in that, you could probably find some species types, or natives that would do reasonably well in your garden situation. Ofcourse, even those would do better in more sun light. Look at a few of these options: Rosa multiflora or Rosa carolina.
If you're further interested, look at this website: www.GreatLakesRoses.com - They grow a variety of old fashioned and species roses. They also accept E-Mail questions. Perhaps they could help you further.
It would also be helpful to know where you live or which USDA hardiness zone you live in- you may get answers that won't survive where you live. I am in USDA hardiness zone 5.
Good luck-
I hope that this helps
Reply:yes many of your hybrid musk roses will tolerate alot of shade and still bloom..many would be available now by mail order because they would be bare root..my favorite..Mmd. Alfred Carriere...
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Ecuadorian and long stem roses, whats the difference?
Some web sites that sell flowers categorize their roses by stem length and then by weather they are Ecuadorian. What is better quality? Are longer stems going to have bigger flowers?
Ecuadorian and long stem roses, whats the difference?
While Ecuadorian roses are usually top quality...So are Honduran and Bolivian roses. Longer stems mean nothing.
Ecuadorian and long stem roses, whats the difference?
While Ecuadorian roses are usually top quality...So are Honduran and Bolivian roses. Longer stems mean nothing.
How to dry roses & display them in a shadow box?
I'm in the process of drying my bridal bouquet. It was all roses, and right now they've been hanging in the closet for about a week. I think in another week they'll be good to go.
I'd like to display them in a shadowbox, but I've never done this before. I've seen lots of photos, but how do I get them to be stable in the box?
Does anyone have a step by step how to guide?
Thanks!!
How to dry roses %26amp; display them in a shadow box?
so now just spray them with hairspray and put them out to show...
Reply:Drying Your Roses
There are three ways to dry roses
1. Air drying
2. Desiccant- Drying
Air Drying is the most common method of preserving roses.
This method is best for rose buds that are just about to open. Hang them in a warm, dry and dark place with good ventilation for a two weeks. Tie a string around the stems and hang them upside down. This will prevent moisture from becoming trapped between the flowers which can mold them.
Once they are completely dried be careful to handle them with care for they will now be brittle.
Display them tightly in a terracotta pot for the wonderful display.
For more complete information on air drying flowers see "Working with Dried Flowers" In the floral instruction section of this site.
Desiccant drying
This method is perfect for open roses.
You will need an airtight container that measures 1 inch taller than the roses you are drying and silica gel crystals (enough to completely cover your roses -standing on end) If you would prefer to save on silica gel crystals you can cut the stems shorter.
Put 1/2 inch of Silica Gel in an airtight container -place the roses so that the blooms face up.
Cover them very carefully with more silica gel crystals until every part of the flower is covered. Now seal the container tightly. Keep them at room temperature for 10 days before removing the lid of the container. After 10 days carefully remove them from the desiccant.
For more complete information on drying flowers with desiccants see "Working with Dried Flowers" In the floral instruction section of this site.
I'd like to display them in a shadowbox, but I've never done this before. I've seen lots of photos, but how do I get them to be stable in the box?
Does anyone have a step by step how to guide?
Thanks!!
How to dry roses %26amp; display them in a shadow box?
so now just spray them with hairspray and put them out to show...
Reply:Drying Your Roses
There are three ways to dry roses
1. Air drying
2. Desiccant- Drying
Air Drying is the most common method of preserving roses.
This method is best for rose buds that are just about to open. Hang them in a warm, dry and dark place with good ventilation for a two weeks. Tie a string around the stems and hang them upside down. This will prevent moisture from becoming trapped between the flowers which can mold them.
Once they are completely dried be careful to handle them with care for they will now be brittle.
Display them tightly in a terracotta pot for the wonderful display.
For more complete information on air drying flowers see "Working with Dried Flowers" In the floral instruction section of this site.
Desiccant drying
This method is perfect for open roses.
You will need an airtight container that measures 1 inch taller than the roses you are drying and silica gel crystals (enough to completely cover your roses -standing on end) If you would prefer to save on silica gel crystals you can cut the stems shorter.
Put 1/2 inch of Silica Gel in an airtight container -place the roses so that the blooms face up.
Cover them very carefully with more silica gel crystals until every part of the flower is covered. Now seal the container tightly. Keep them at room temperature for 10 days before removing the lid of the container. After 10 days carefully remove them from the desiccant.
For more complete information on drying flowers with desiccants see "Working with Dried Flowers" In the floral instruction section of this site.
When is the best time to plant double knockout roses in zone 9?
I want to fill parts of my bed with a long blooming shrub. Most of the areas will have a part shade and some will be full sun. Knockout roses sound like a good fit but when should I plant them?
When is the best time to plant double knockout roses in zone 9?
In zone 9, I live in zone 10+, I would plant no later than March. If the soil temp. gets up the plants will not survive.
When is the best time to plant double knockout roses in zone 9?
In zone 9, I live in zone 10+, I would plant no later than March. If the soil temp. gets up the plants will not survive.
How do you care for cut roses if you plan on giving them to someone 8 hours later?
How do you care for cut roses if you plan on giving them to someone 8 hours later? I want to buy roses, but because of the warm weather (90+), I'm not sure how to make them last all day. I need to buy them early because I have work all day, and when I get off most of the shops will be closed.
How do you care for cut roses if you plan on giving them to someone 8 hours later?
Once you put them in a vase of water also add about 1/2 a crushed aspirin up in the water..do not use ibuprofen or tylenol etcetera it has to be plain aspirin...
Reply:Put'em in the refrigerator, loosely covered in plastic. That's what the shippers and florists do.
Reply:After you cut them put them in cool water and keep them in the coolest place you can find out of the sun.
Reply:In a vase or bucket of cool water and the coolest spot you can find.
Reply:Place them in water they will be fine, think this way ! when you you bought them at the flower shop they kept them in water , so should you !
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How do you care for cut roses if you plan on giving them to someone 8 hours later?
Once you put them in a vase of water also add about 1/2 a crushed aspirin up in the water..do not use ibuprofen or tylenol etcetera it has to be plain aspirin...
Reply:Put'em in the refrigerator, loosely covered in plastic. That's what the shippers and florists do.
Reply:After you cut them put them in cool water and keep them in the coolest place you can find out of the sun.
Reply:In a vase or bucket of cool water and the coolest spot you can find.
Reply:Place them in water they will be fine, think this way ! when you you bought them at the flower shop they kept them in water , so should you !
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What type of dye should I use to dye roses?
I'm trying to dye white roses a tiffany blue color and would like to know what is the best dye to use.
What type of dye should I use to dye roses?
Not sure what colors you will need maybe aqua, but try this website.
Reply:food color in water, takes a couple days
Reply:Food coloring
What type of dye should I use to dye roses?
Not sure what colors you will need maybe aqua, but try this website.
Reply:food color in water, takes a couple days
Reply:Food coloring
What is the best treatment for black spot on roses?
I am just starting to see signs of black spot on several of my roses. I've never had this problem before, and I'm not sure why it's cropping up all the sudden. What is the best treatment for this disease?
Thanks!
What is the best treatment for black spot on roses?
First you need to minimize the cause. Black spot disease is caused by moisture. Thin the bush by removing some of the branches in the center at the ground or as close as you can get to the ground so more breeze can flow across the leaves. Then get some Funginex and use according to the directions once a week. When you water them don't get the leaves wet and don't water them in the evening.
Reply:First you must clean any debris from under the plants and put down new, clean mulch, then spray them with `qt h2o with 1tb baking soda disolved in it.
Reply:Normy is correct. Be sure you also pick off the spotted leaves and pick up any that have dropped to the ground.
Thanks!
What is the best treatment for black spot on roses?
First you need to minimize the cause. Black spot disease is caused by moisture. Thin the bush by removing some of the branches in the center at the ground or as close as you can get to the ground so more breeze can flow across the leaves. Then get some Funginex and use according to the directions once a week. When you water them don't get the leaves wet and don't water them in the evening.
Reply:First you must clean any debris from under the plants and put down new, clean mulch, then spray them with `qt h2o with 1tb baking soda disolved in it.
Reply:Normy is correct. Be sure you also pick off the spotted leaves and pick up any that have dropped to the ground.
What are some natural ways to keep pests off roses?
We just built a pergola and planted climbing roses of a hearty old rose type, and want to ensure we keep them healthy. We refuse to use any chemicals, and make our own compost and use rabbit pen droppings as fertilizer. They are growing well, but one of my nearby rose bushes has something eating at the leaves, leaving them with little holes in them. What can I do to prevent this?
What are some natural ways to keep pests off roses?
The most common insects found on rosebushes are aphids which will literally suck the life out of the rosebush. Knock them off with a strong spray of water %26amp; use baby shampoo or Ivory dish detergent spray (because other products have proven to be caustic and burned foliage). The recommended dilution rate is 1 oz. Ivory Dishwashing Liquid to 1 gallon of water.
Antidote for Rose Aphid
1 orange peel, coarsely chopped
1 tbsp. baby shampoo or mild dish detergent
2 cups water
blend on high speed for 10-15 seconds. Strain into coffee filter, %26amp; pour liquid into handheld sprayer. Hose down bushes to knock off aphids. Then mist spray the plants.
Recently I've been using a solution of vegetable oil %26amp; water as a general purpose spray. Mix 1 oz. of vegetable oil with 1 gallon of water and spray on the plants. Upon coming into contact with an insect the oil will coat and smother the insect. Use this method during cooler months as it may burn if sprayed too heavily during the summer.
Lady bugs also help control of aphids.
If the tips of your rose canes wilt, then you probably have cane borers. Look for a hole on the cane where the borer entered and cut back the cane until you find the culprit, and then squish it. Remove infected canes as soon as you notice a problem %26amp; cover the cut with vaseline to prevent diseases from entering the wound.
Rose Chafers are usually only a problem in areas with sandy soils. Control methods are similar to Japanese Beetles.Kill the chafer larvae using biological controls such as beneficial nematodes or a product called "milky spore." A new Neem-based product, Neem Seed Oil, is available that repels the chafers. Or, manually knock them off your roses into a jar filled with water and kill them. Or trap them with a specially designed Rose Chafer trap that uses a pheremone to attract them.
For Sawfly larvae, shake the plant and step on the worms as they fall on the ground. Also place wren houses around your rose garden.
To prevent slugs from doing damage, spread coffee grounds( in moderation) around base of bush. Use repellent mulches: Wormwood, prostrate rosemary, basil, rue, acacia bark, and oak leaves are disliked by snails and make good repellent mulches. Wormwood is also effective as a spray. Use barriers with scratchy material, hydrated lime, wood ash, sharp sand, crushed egg shells, or diatamaceous earth.
Hope this helps. :)
Reply:Thanks!
Don't be afraid to use the vegetable oil %26amp; mild dish soap (or baby shampoo) together.
For most insects: Mix 2 tbsp vegetable oil, and 2 tbsp baby shampoo in 1 gallon of water %26amp; spray. Report It
Reply:The best thing youcan use natural is baby powder.. will get rid od aphids...
Reply:spray Neem leaves juice 3ml/litre
Reply:diamatious earth
Reply:ladybugs!!!
Reply:I don't have roses but do have these recipes!
For Rose Aphids: 1 lemon or orange peel , coarsely chopped, 1 T baby shampoo, 2 c water - 10-15 seconds in blender - strain pulp w/coffee filter, pour liquid in hand-held mist sprayer %26amp; spray about 10 mins after watering - Repeat 4 days later
For Rose Thrips (the 'little black things'): 5 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped, 2 c boiling water, 1 t baby shampoo - place garlic in heatproof bowl %26amp; add boiling water - let steep overnight- strain w/coffee filter %26amp; pour liquid in hand-held sprayer w/baby shampoo - stored at room temp should last more than a week.
Good Luck!!
What are some natural ways to keep pests off roses?
The most common insects found on rosebushes are aphids which will literally suck the life out of the rosebush. Knock them off with a strong spray of water %26amp; use baby shampoo or Ivory dish detergent spray (because other products have proven to be caustic and burned foliage). The recommended dilution rate is 1 oz. Ivory Dishwashing Liquid to 1 gallon of water.
Antidote for Rose Aphid
1 orange peel, coarsely chopped
1 tbsp. baby shampoo or mild dish detergent
2 cups water
blend on high speed for 10-15 seconds. Strain into coffee filter, %26amp; pour liquid into handheld sprayer. Hose down bushes to knock off aphids. Then mist spray the plants.
Recently I've been using a solution of vegetable oil %26amp; water as a general purpose spray. Mix 1 oz. of vegetable oil with 1 gallon of water and spray on the plants. Upon coming into contact with an insect the oil will coat and smother the insect. Use this method during cooler months as it may burn if sprayed too heavily during the summer.
Lady bugs also help control of aphids.
If the tips of your rose canes wilt, then you probably have cane borers. Look for a hole on the cane where the borer entered and cut back the cane until you find the culprit, and then squish it. Remove infected canes as soon as you notice a problem %26amp; cover the cut with vaseline to prevent diseases from entering the wound.
Rose Chafers are usually only a problem in areas with sandy soils. Control methods are similar to Japanese Beetles.Kill the chafer larvae using biological controls such as beneficial nematodes or a product called "milky spore." A new Neem-based product, Neem Seed Oil, is available that repels the chafers. Or, manually knock them off your roses into a jar filled with water and kill them. Or trap them with a specially designed Rose Chafer trap that uses a pheremone to attract them.
For Sawfly larvae, shake the plant and step on the worms as they fall on the ground. Also place wren houses around your rose garden.
To prevent slugs from doing damage, spread coffee grounds( in moderation) around base of bush. Use repellent mulches: Wormwood, prostrate rosemary, basil, rue, acacia bark, and oak leaves are disliked by snails and make good repellent mulches. Wormwood is also effective as a spray. Use barriers with scratchy material, hydrated lime, wood ash, sharp sand, crushed egg shells, or diatamaceous earth.
Hope this helps. :)
Reply:Thanks!
Don't be afraid to use the vegetable oil %26amp; mild dish soap (or baby shampoo) together.
For most insects: Mix 2 tbsp vegetable oil, and 2 tbsp baby shampoo in 1 gallon of water %26amp; spray. Report It
Reply:The best thing youcan use natural is baby powder.. will get rid od aphids...
Reply:spray Neem leaves juice 3ml/litre
Reply:diamatious earth
Reply:ladybugs!!!
Reply:I don't have roses but do have these recipes!
For Rose Aphids: 1 lemon or orange peel , coarsely chopped, 1 T baby shampoo, 2 c water - 10-15 seconds in blender - strain pulp w/coffee filter, pour liquid in hand-held mist sprayer %26amp; spray about 10 mins after watering - Repeat 4 days later
For Rose Thrips (the 'little black things'): 5 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped, 2 c boiling water, 1 t baby shampoo - place garlic in heatproof bowl %26amp; add boiling water - let steep overnight- strain w/coffee filter %26amp; pour liquid in hand-held sprayer w/baby shampoo - stored at room temp should last more than a week.
Good Luck!!
What is the best way to dry and preserve roses?
My husband gave me a beautiful boquet of roses for our aniversary and I would like to dry them out and keep them. What is the best way to do this. I want them to still be as beautiful as possible. Thanks a bunch!
What is the best way to dry and preserve roses?
Arrange as you would like, tie around the stems with twine, and hang the bouquet upside down somewhere they won't be disturbed. The petal colors change when dried, and any greens you keep with them will look more dead than dried.
Reply:You can go to your local craft store and buy a shellac spray. They wont look dead, they will shine.
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What is the best way to dry and preserve roses?
Arrange as you would like, tie around the stems with twine, and hang the bouquet upside down somewhere they won't be disturbed. The petal colors change when dried, and any greens you keep with them will look more dead than dried.
Reply:You can go to your local craft store and buy a shellac spray. They wont look dead, they will shine.
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What is the best internet site to get Premium Roses?
I would like to spend under 50 buck for some good quality roses. any suggestions 1800followers, proflowers, etc.
What is the best internet site to get Premium Roses?
FTD?
http://www.ftd.com/514/catalog/category....
Reply:You do realize that when you use one of those 800 numbers that the actual flowers (in most cases) aren't coming directly from that location, right? They use local floral shops and charge them a fee....check in the yellow pages for your local shops and call to check on prices....surprisingly, Some of the BEST flowers I buy come from major grocery store chains: Stop and Shop, Food Emporium, Trader Joes...
What is the best internet site to get Premium Roses?
FTD?
http://www.ftd.com/514/catalog/category....
Reply:You do realize that when you use one of those 800 numbers that the actual flowers (in most cases) aren't coming directly from that location, right? They use local floral shops and charge them a fee....check in the yellow pages for your local shops and call to check on prices....surprisingly, Some of the BEST flowers I buy come from major grocery store chains: Stop and Shop, Food Emporium, Trader Joes...
What are the different meanings behind different colors of roses?
I think I heard once that red roses mean "passion" but I'm curious to know what colors like white, yellow, purple, black, green, etc. mean.
What are the different meanings behind different colors of roses?
Oh, I thought you had a serious science question. The colours mean different things in different countries and regions. I think my German professor said yellow was the colour of jealousy in Germany.
Reply:I think this will help you out some:
http://www.rkdn.org/roses/colors.asp
it wouldn't let me copy paste... heh.
Reply:Single Red - I Love You
Red and White together - Unity
Dark Red - Beauty
Yellow - Friendship
White - Purity/Happy
Pink - Sweetheart
Deep Pink - Thank You
Orange - Desire and fascination
Lavender - Love at first site
Coral - Desire
Black - Death
Reply:http://www.rkdn.org/roses/colors.asp
http://www.proflowers.com/flowerguide/ro...
http://www.shabbir.com/romance/rosemean....
http://honeymoons.about.com/cs/valentine...
Reply:yellow roses are for peace or friends
Reply:In the U.S. I believe yellow is friendship, red is romantic love, pink is love, but more like puppy love, and i don't know white
What are the different meanings behind different colors of roses?
Oh, I thought you had a serious science question. The colours mean different things in different countries and regions. I think my German professor said yellow was the colour of jealousy in Germany.
Reply:I think this will help you out some:
http://www.rkdn.org/roses/colors.asp
it wouldn't let me copy paste... heh.
Reply:Single Red - I Love You
Red and White together - Unity
Dark Red - Beauty
Yellow - Friendship
White - Purity/Happy
Pink - Sweetheart
Deep Pink - Thank You
Orange - Desire and fascination
Lavender - Love at first site
Coral - Desire
Black - Death
Reply:http://www.rkdn.org/roses/colors.asp
http://www.proflowers.com/flowerguide/ro...
http://www.shabbir.com/romance/rosemean....
http://honeymoons.about.com/cs/valentine...
Reply:yellow roses are for peace or friends
Reply:In the U.S. I believe yellow is friendship, red is romantic love, pink is love, but more like puppy love, and i don't know white
When you transplant roses , what is the best way and time to do this?
My father is sale our home and I want to take the roses with us because they were a gift from a friend of my mothers. Plus it is the only thing we have left that moma loved. So when would be a good time to transplant and the the best way to do this? I heard that midnight is the best time to dig them up.I also heard other things so I am not sure. Can you help?
When you transplant roses , what is the best way and time to do this?
Absolute best time is after the first freeze. Yes, that's right in late Autumn or all winter before the last freeze. However, if you have no other choice then you can move it now. Here are some detail instructions.
Transplanting a rose
1) wait until evening when temps are cooler.
2) cut the rose back to about 2 or 3 feet.
3) prepare the new home by digging a hold 2ftx2ft and watering it throughly. Fill the hole with water and let it drain completely at least twice.
4) save the top 2/3 of soil that you just dug up and set aside. Discard the bottom 1/3.
5) amend the soil you saved with peat, bone meal, and garden compost.
6) in the bottom of the hold add a layer of manure 2-3 inches thick and then layers some of the amended soil on top of the manure. Do NOT set the roots directly on the manure.
7) use a shovel to cut around the rose bush about 18inches from the trunk all the way around.
8) Moving around the rose bush again, reinsert the shovel and pull down on the handle. Doing this all the way around will loosen the soil and begin to separate any long roots. Keep doing this until the rose can be easily removed (Don't worry too much if you break a root because roses are tougher than they look)
9) Remove the rose. At this point it is best to keep as much of the origional soil around the roots as possible since it is summer. If you move it in the fall you can shake the soil away and trim any damaged or dying roots.
10) set rose in hole making sure the soil on the root ball is a little above the level of the new hole. You want the rose to be on a small mound.
11) fill in the hole half way with the ammended soil and water. Once the water has run through then finish filling in the hole with the soil and water throughly.
Now that you have transplanted your rose then make sure you give it water everyday for the next 2 weeks. Be sure you water it at the base and early in the morning because roses don't like to get wet. After the two weeks then you can cut back the watering to once a week.
Good Luck
When you transplant roses , what is the best way and time to do this?
Absolute best time is after the first freeze. Yes, that's right in late Autumn or all winter before the last freeze. However, if you have no other choice then you can move it now. Here are some detail instructions.
Transplanting a rose
1) wait until evening when temps are cooler.
2) cut the rose back to about 2 or 3 feet.
3) prepare the new home by digging a hold 2ftx2ft and watering it throughly. Fill the hole with water and let it drain completely at least twice.
4) save the top 2/3 of soil that you just dug up and set aside. Discard the bottom 1/3.
5) amend the soil you saved with peat, bone meal, and garden compost.
6) in the bottom of the hold add a layer of manure 2-3 inches thick and then layers some of the amended soil on top of the manure. Do NOT set the roots directly on the manure.
7) use a shovel to cut around the rose bush about 18inches from the trunk all the way around.
8) Moving around the rose bush again, reinsert the shovel and pull down on the handle. Doing this all the way around will loosen the soil and begin to separate any long roots. Keep doing this until the rose can be easily removed (Don't worry too much if you break a root because roses are tougher than they look)
9) Remove the rose. At this point it is best to keep as much of the origional soil around the roots as possible since it is summer. If you move it in the fall you can shake the soil away and trim any damaged or dying roots.
10) set rose in hole making sure the soil on the root ball is a little above the level of the new hole. You want the rose to be on a small mound.
11) fill in the hole half way with the ammended soil and water. Once the water has run through then finish filling in the hole with the soil and water throughly.
Now that you have transplanted your rose then make sure you give it water everyday for the next 2 weeks. Be sure you water it at the base and early in the morning because roses don't like to get wet. After the two weeks then you can cut back the watering to once a week.
Good Luck
How do I prune my shrub roses?
Do I only need to prune the dead stuff off? Or do I need to be cutting them back to keep them growing? HOW do I do that? This is my first experience growing anything, so please be specific. Also, If I cut roses to have in my house, will they grow back? They are "knockout roses" if that helps any.
How do I prune my shrub roses?
I prune shrub roses and wild roses similarly. However, shrub roses get pruned in the spring, and my wild roses I prune in late June or early July, just after they finish flowering. You do not have to start this pruning, except for removing dead wood and keeping the shape aesthetic, until the 3rd or 4th season the plant is in your garden.
First, remove any dead branches, either down to a living section or down to the ground if none of the branch is living.
Second, remove any "water sprouts". These are branches going Straight Up from an arching branch. They don't add to the rose's appearance.
Third, look at your rose. If it is getting too tall, prune it down to a good height all over. This particularly applies to my wild roses, as they would like to get very tall and then use the nearby trees as support, which is not my plan for them.
Now, look at your rose again. Determine which are the oldest canes. Prune these out, removing about 1/3 of the canes. This keeps your rose from becoming an ungainly thicket of canes, and it removes the older ones which will very likely flower poorly.
Now you have 2/3 of your rose left. Take another look at the structure and prune out any branches that are unaesthetic. That means, branches that just go the wrong way. Shape the bush so it's somewhat symmetrical, looking at it from many angles. Remove branches that will rub on other branches.
You should be left with an open-structured rose with new wood replacing the older canes and enough mature canes to ensure good blooming. Shrub roses bloom on mature canes that are not old and "woody" (as in, looking like tree bark).
If you do this every year, every 3 years you basically have a totally renewed rose.
Reply:Cut and trim down to the healthiest set of five leaves. Trim back any branches that are growing toward the center all the way down to the stalk. Stand back and look at your shape. Roses are very hearty and like to be watered not only at the base but through the foilage as well. Once every couple of years you can cut them practically to the ground .
Reply:Prune your roses to increase blooming and decrease disease and pest problems. Do most of your pruning in early spring just before new growth begins, but remove spent flowers and dead canes whenever they occur. The goal is to keep the center of the shrub free of twiggy, weak growth.
Collect Your Equipment.
* Pruning thorny rose shrubs requires sturdy, thorn-proof gloves and safety glasses to protect your eyes. Look for elbow-length gloves at garden centers.
* You also need a pair of sharp hand pruners for canes up to 1/2 inch in diameter.
* Use long-handled loppers or a small pruning saw to cut larger stems and to reach into the center of dense shrubs.
Inspect Your Rose Plant.
* First, identify all dead and damaged canes.
* Next, locate long thin canes and canes that grow from below the graft union, if the plant is grafted.
* Lastly, look for canes that rub against or crowd each other, especially if they're growing through the center of the bush.
Determine Where to Cut.
* Prune canes back to fat, pink buds that face the outside of the shrub.
* Cut the spindly canes back by half their length or to 2 to 3 feet long.
* Cut or break off canes completely that grow from below the graft union.
* Remove diseased canes, and those that rub or crowd, back to healthy, outward-facing buds.
* If you see brown tissue in the center of a cane when you cut it, prune a little farther back until the tissue is clear and healthy.
Make the Right Pruning Cut.
* Make your cut about 1/4 inch above a healthy bud and at a 45-degree angle.
* The bud and the high point of the cut should be on the same side of the cane so that water will drain away from the bud.
* To prevent the spread of disease, clean your pruning tools between shrubs with a mix of one part bleach and nine parts water.
* Remove spent flowers.
* To encourage repeat flowering, use a hand pruner or scissors to remove flowers as soon as they finish blooming.
* Cut each flower stem back to a leaf with 5 to 7 leaflets and a healthy bud.
Tools and Materials
* Hand pruner
* Heavy, thorn-proof gloves
* Loppers
* Bleach and water
Tips
* In cold-climate areas, wait to prune until the buds just begin to swell in spring. It's easy at this time to tell the difference between healthy canes and buds and those that didn't make it through the winter.
* Fertilize roses after spring pruning to encourage strong new growth.
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How do I prune my shrub roses?
I prune shrub roses and wild roses similarly. However, shrub roses get pruned in the spring, and my wild roses I prune in late June or early July, just after they finish flowering. You do not have to start this pruning, except for removing dead wood and keeping the shape aesthetic, until the 3rd or 4th season the plant is in your garden.
First, remove any dead branches, either down to a living section or down to the ground if none of the branch is living.
Second, remove any "water sprouts". These are branches going Straight Up from an arching branch. They don't add to the rose's appearance.
Third, look at your rose. If it is getting too tall, prune it down to a good height all over. This particularly applies to my wild roses, as they would like to get very tall and then use the nearby trees as support, which is not my plan for them.
Now, look at your rose again. Determine which are the oldest canes. Prune these out, removing about 1/3 of the canes. This keeps your rose from becoming an ungainly thicket of canes, and it removes the older ones which will very likely flower poorly.
Now you have 2/3 of your rose left. Take another look at the structure and prune out any branches that are unaesthetic. That means, branches that just go the wrong way. Shape the bush so it's somewhat symmetrical, looking at it from many angles. Remove branches that will rub on other branches.
You should be left with an open-structured rose with new wood replacing the older canes and enough mature canes to ensure good blooming. Shrub roses bloom on mature canes that are not old and "woody" (as in, looking like tree bark).
If you do this every year, every 3 years you basically have a totally renewed rose.
Reply:Cut and trim down to the healthiest set of five leaves. Trim back any branches that are growing toward the center all the way down to the stalk. Stand back and look at your shape. Roses are very hearty and like to be watered not only at the base but through the foilage as well. Once every couple of years you can cut them practically to the ground .
Reply:Prune your roses to increase blooming and decrease disease and pest problems. Do most of your pruning in early spring just before new growth begins, but remove spent flowers and dead canes whenever they occur. The goal is to keep the center of the shrub free of twiggy, weak growth.
Collect Your Equipment.
* Pruning thorny rose shrubs requires sturdy, thorn-proof gloves and safety glasses to protect your eyes. Look for elbow-length gloves at garden centers.
* You also need a pair of sharp hand pruners for canes up to 1/2 inch in diameter.
* Use long-handled loppers or a small pruning saw to cut larger stems and to reach into the center of dense shrubs.
Inspect Your Rose Plant.
* First, identify all dead and damaged canes.
* Next, locate long thin canes and canes that grow from below the graft union, if the plant is grafted.
* Lastly, look for canes that rub against or crowd each other, especially if they're growing through the center of the bush.
Determine Where to Cut.
* Prune canes back to fat, pink buds that face the outside of the shrub.
* Cut the spindly canes back by half their length or to 2 to 3 feet long.
* Cut or break off canes completely that grow from below the graft union.
* Remove diseased canes, and those that rub or crowd, back to healthy, outward-facing buds.
* If you see brown tissue in the center of a cane when you cut it, prune a little farther back until the tissue is clear and healthy.
Make the Right Pruning Cut.
* Make your cut about 1/4 inch above a healthy bud and at a 45-degree angle.
* The bud and the high point of the cut should be on the same side of the cane so that water will drain away from the bud.
* To prevent the spread of disease, clean your pruning tools between shrubs with a mix of one part bleach and nine parts water.
* Remove spent flowers.
* To encourage repeat flowering, use a hand pruner or scissors to remove flowers as soon as they finish blooming.
* Cut each flower stem back to a leaf with 5 to 7 leaflets and a healthy bud.
Tools and Materials
* Hand pruner
* Heavy, thorn-proof gloves
* Loppers
* Bleach and water
Tips
* In cold-climate areas, wait to prune until the buds just begin to swell in spring. It's easy at this time to tell the difference between healthy canes and buds and those that didn't make it through the winter.
* Fertilize roses after spring pruning to encourage strong new growth.
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Any suggestions on how to keeps wells around plants(roses) from blowing out when they get watered?
see question regarding Hot Summer for my roses and how to revive them. I have tried to keep wells around them them to hold the water better but they keep blowing out. This not only waters dirt the has nothing growing it is breaking the bank as far as my water bill goes. (had one bill that was $400 or so. I live in the Desert and they say we have little water resources so they chearg out the but_. I have been up to tier 6 on my water bill. the higher the teir the more you pay per unit. HELLLLLLLP.
Any suggestions on how to keeps wells around plants(roses) from blowing out when they get watered?
try taking a five gallon bucket and cut it with a sabre saw about 5 inches from the top the whole way around it. this will give you a ring to mound your dirt against
Reply:The first answer reminded me of a way that I heard an old timer grow tomatoes. he would take a bucket, put small holes in the bottom and bury it in the center of four tomato plants. Each morning he would fill the bucket with water or water and fertilizer to the top and it would slowly seep into the ground, right where the roots were encouraging them to grow deep and keeping the plants moist without damaging the leaves. I realize this isn't roses but might work just as well for you.
Any suggestions on how to keeps wells around plants(roses) from blowing out when they get watered?
try taking a five gallon bucket and cut it with a sabre saw about 5 inches from the top the whole way around it. this will give you a ring to mound your dirt against
Reply:The first answer reminded me of a way that I heard an old timer grow tomatoes. he would take a bucket, put small holes in the bottom and bury it in the center of four tomato plants. Each morning he would fill the bucket with water or water and fertilizer to the top and it would slowly seep into the ground, right where the roots were encouraging them to grow deep and keeping the plants moist without damaging the leaves. I realize this isn't roses but might work just as well for you.
Im having the same problem with my long stem roses, is there a way to fix the brown stem, or remove it?
i am having the same problem with my long stem roses with the stems turning dark brown, how do i fix this problem I have been using just reg. scissors on them but I am planning to buy the prober things to use this year ..is there any way to fix this or should i just cut the dark stems completely off and pray they come back?
Im having the same problem with my long stem roses, is there a way to fix the brown stem, or remove it?
cut them right off you cannot fix this problem they will grow back i had the same problem last year i sniped the stems right off they do come back it takes a while but they come back nice and green like they supposed too i don't know if it is some kind of disease that makes them do that or what.but it is something.make sure you cut as close to the stem as you can get it.
Reply:You cut them back off at and angle with something very sharp. You can use a very sharp knife, a carpet knife will work too if you don't have the proper shears for the job. Once you cut the area, rub a bit of melted wax over the cut part to prevent plant killing molds from hopping a ride on your plant. If the dead areas continue to spread, you may have a deep down issue such as grubs or other plant killing critters under the ground. You can take the added measure of sprinkling the area liberally with cayenne pepper and watering it down to kill and insects deep down without harming your plant. It even kills ants.
Im having the same problem with my long stem roses, is there a way to fix the brown stem, or remove it?
cut them right off you cannot fix this problem they will grow back i had the same problem last year i sniped the stems right off they do come back it takes a while but they come back nice and green like they supposed too i don't know if it is some kind of disease that makes them do that or what.but it is something.make sure you cut as close to the stem as you can get it.
Reply:You cut them back off at and angle with something very sharp. You can use a very sharp knife, a carpet knife will work too if you don't have the proper shears for the job. Once you cut the area, rub a bit of melted wax over the cut part to prevent plant killing molds from hopping a ride on your plant. If the dead areas continue to spread, you may have a deep down issue such as grubs or other plant killing critters under the ground. You can take the added measure of sprinkling the area liberally with cayenne pepper and watering it down to kill and insects deep down without harming your plant. It even kills ants.
How to keep roses in a vase from dying?
My boyfriend gave me roses and i want to keep them a live for more than a couple of days!
How to keep roses in a vase from dying?
Put them in a vase and add water. Make sure that you cut the stems. Add the flower food. Take a can of sprite and crush an asprin. They should last for up to 1 1/2 to 2 weeks.
Reply:You can put in the vase a penny (to kill bacteria), an aspirin (to lower the pH), and a tablespoon of sugar (to act as food). See the link below for more ideas.
It's also a good idea to cut off a little from the stems, on a diagonal.
Reply:It can help too if you put them in the fridge for a few hours each day, or a cool garage (~40 F)
Reply:i use a tsp. of sugar a day in fresh cool water... cut stems at an angle w very sharp scissors or knife to keep ends clean and no jagged edges....put in 1/4 cup of soda water if u like too... when roses do begin to fade go ahead and remove them from the water,,, hang them up side down tied together w wire or bread ties.. for few weeks to dry out... then u can use the dryed flowers in potpouri...(just add ur fav oil scent) or i even put sachet bags around my langerie... or even cooler yet i keep them just hanging upside down on my ceiling in my bk nook w baskets too or on my shaker peg rack in kichen wall.... the dried roses will be good to remember this way for yrs to come! enjoy ur gift of love deary....... IM me and i will send u pics of some of my roses and how they dried up and look now in a room diff ways.... janiebuilder@yahoo.com
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Reply:put it in sugar
Reply:add sugar and asprin to the water. put fresh water in the vase EVERY day. Cool water.
Reply:put in a bayer aspirin and cold water
Reply:put in suger and asperin. CHANGE THE WATER EVERY DAY!! Trim the bottoms of the roses at a an angle like this \
Reply:Replace the water every day with cool water not cold. Besure to cut the bottoms also, and at a slaint so more water goes up. you can also put a very tiny bit of bleach in the water to keep bacteria from growing or just use the packets at the store. No bleach won't kill them
Reply:put them in the freezer
Reply:put sugar or an asprin in it
Reply:Cut the rose at a angle under running water and put sugar in the vase.
Reply:put tylenol at the bottom of the vase , i do this and it keeps them fresher , but u have to change it at least 2 times a day.
Reply:I watched a show on tv, where they remodeled a flower shop. The owner of the shop said to remove all of the leaves that will be below the water level, and add a 1/4 teaspoon of bleach to the water. This prevents the growth of the bacteria that rots the stems. Also keep them in a relatively cool spot, not in a sunny part of the room. Hope it helps!
How to keep roses in a vase from dying?
Put them in a vase and add water. Make sure that you cut the stems. Add the flower food. Take a can of sprite and crush an asprin. They should last for up to 1 1/2 to 2 weeks.
Reply:You can put in the vase a penny (to kill bacteria), an aspirin (to lower the pH), and a tablespoon of sugar (to act as food). See the link below for more ideas.
It's also a good idea to cut off a little from the stems, on a diagonal.
Reply:It can help too if you put them in the fridge for a few hours each day, or a cool garage (~40 F)
Reply:i use a tsp. of sugar a day in fresh cool water... cut stems at an angle w very sharp scissors or knife to keep ends clean and no jagged edges....put in 1/4 cup of soda water if u like too... when roses do begin to fade go ahead and remove them from the water,,, hang them up side down tied together w wire or bread ties.. for few weeks to dry out... then u can use the dryed flowers in potpouri...(just add ur fav oil scent) or i even put sachet bags around my langerie... or even cooler yet i keep them just hanging upside down on my ceiling in my bk nook w baskets too or on my shaker peg rack in kichen wall.... the dried roses will be good to remember this way for yrs to come! enjoy ur gift of love deary....... IM me and i will send u pics of some of my roses and how they dried up and look now in a room diff ways.... janiebuilder@yahoo.com
Reply:???????????????????????
Reply:put it in sugar
Reply:add sugar and asprin to the water. put fresh water in the vase EVERY day. Cool water.
Reply:put in a bayer aspirin and cold water
Reply:put in suger and asperin. CHANGE THE WATER EVERY DAY!! Trim the bottoms of the roses at a an angle like this \
Reply:Replace the water every day with cool water not cold. Besure to cut the bottoms also, and at a slaint so more water goes up. you can also put a very tiny bit of bleach in the water to keep bacteria from growing or just use the packets at the store. No bleach won't kill them
Reply:put them in the freezer
Reply:put sugar or an asprin in it
Reply:Cut the rose at a angle under running water and put sugar in the vase.
Reply:put tylenol at the bottom of the vase , i do this and it keeps them fresher , but u have to change it at least 2 times a day.
Reply:I watched a show on tv, where they remodeled a flower shop. The owner of the shop said to remove all of the leaves that will be below the water level, and add a 1/4 teaspoon of bleach to the water. This prevents the growth of the bacteria that rots the stems. Also keep them in a relatively cool spot, not in a sunny part of the room. Hope it helps!
Can you replant roses that were received in a bouquet?
I received a large bouquet of roses and wanted to know if you can plant the cutting and if they will survive?
Can you replant roses that were received in a bouquet?
You would need a "greeh thumb" so to speak. I have never done it but have know a few who have. Plant it deep in the ground and keep it watered good. My mother and grandmother would say to turn a jar upside down over it. This helps keep moisture in and keeps it from drying out in the sun. You may need to break the lower leaves off so to give more energy to the rose. Plant the part where the leaves were broken off--hopefully a root will develop there. I would suggest leaving the jar on through the coming winter also even if it looks like it is going to live--for protection.
Good luck
Reply:No.
Reply:No, sorry you cant. But if you dry them right they will look beautiful!
Reply:No...they die before you can get them to root... so they can be planted
Reply:no, flowers start to die the moment they are cut.
Reply:No. Cut roses won't take root that way. Once the stem has been cut away from the root system it's already doomed.
Reply:No, that is not possible. You need the roots to go along with the roses so you can plant that part in the ground.
Reply:Actually, you can although sometimes if a preservative is used it won't work. Planting a rosebush from a wedding bouquet has always been rather popular. My sister followed the same basic instructions listed below with a rose from her bouquet. The plant lasted longer than her marriage (7 yrs) and she left it back in California.
I would be willing to bet that none of the previous posters have even tried it.
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Reply:No
Reply:no
Reply:sorry, no :)
Reply:No, sorry. Roses can be grafted to one another but you have to have living plants to do that even.
Reply:I'm pretty sure you need the roots to replant flowers and bushes.
Reply:negitive
Reply:No but you can preserve them.
Bad Breath
Can you replant roses that were received in a bouquet?
You would need a "greeh thumb" so to speak. I have never done it but have know a few who have. Plant it deep in the ground and keep it watered good. My mother and grandmother would say to turn a jar upside down over it. This helps keep moisture in and keeps it from drying out in the sun. You may need to break the lower leaves off so to give more energy to the rose. Plant the part where the leaves were broken off--hopefully a root will develop there. I would suggest leaving the jar on through the coming winter also even if it looks like it is going to live--for protection.
Good luck
Reply:No.
Reply:No, sorry you cant. But if you dry them right they will look beautiful!
Reply:No...they die before you can get them to root... so they can be planted
Reply:no, flowers start to die the moment they are cut.
Reply:No. Cut roses won't take root that way. Once the stem has been cut away from the root system it's already doomed.
Reply:No, that is not possible. You need the roots to go along with the roses so you can plant that part in the ground.
Reply:Actually, you can although sometimes if a preservative is used it won't work. Planting a rosebush from a wedding bouquet has always been rather popular. My sister followed the same basic instructions listed below with a rose from her bouquet. The plant lasted longer than her marriage (7 yrs) and she left it back in California.
I would be willing to bet that none of the previous posters have even tried it.
Reply:Well that sums that up, it is a definite ...
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Reply:No
Reply:no
Reply:sorry, no :)
Reply:No, sorry. Roses can be grafted to one another but you have to have living plants to do that even.
Reply:I'm pretty sure you need the roots to replant flowers and bushes.
Reply:negitive
Reply:No but you can preserve them.
Bad Breath
What are the growing seasons for roses? During what times of the year can I get the best deal on roses?
Obviously, February is not the month to buy, but I'm curious, is there a 'cheap' season on roses? Or Orchids?
What are the growing seasons for roses? During what times of the year can I get the best deal on roses?
If you want cheap then you are looking at the middle of the summer when Wal-Mart has let the roses almost thirst to death or given them a huge case of black spot from watering over head. Around that time when the roses are suffering you can get them for 50 to 80% off. That works for just about every garden center. Same for the orchids. You can get them really "cheap" after they've already bloomed and no one wants them anymore. Try Lowes at the end of the summer for cheap orchids. Now if you want good roses that are delivered beautiful and disease free at the appropriate time for planting then look to David Austin Roses or Heirloom roses.
Buy your Orchids now while they are beautiful because there is no guarentee that you will get them to rebloom.
Good luck
Reply:Early in teh spring you fiond the best quality. At this time, you find many reduced and "tlc" pots that you could still plant to bloom next year
Reply:Depending on which zone you live in, roses usually grow in the spring and through the summer. If it gets really hot where you are, you will probably see a decline in the number of blooms during the hottest part of the summer.
Reply:February is actually a great month to look for roses. You put them in the ground as soon as frost is over. Or you must wait till fall. Prune them in the same season that you would plant.
What are the growing seasons for roses? During what times of the year can I get the best deal on roses?
If you want cheap then you are looking at the middle of the summer when Wal-Mart has let the roses almost thirst to death or given them a huge case of black spot from watering over head. Around that time when the roses are suffering you can get them for 50 to 80% off. That works for just about every garden center. Same for the orchids. You can get them really "cheap" after they've already bloomed and no one wants them anymore. Try Lowes at the end of the summer for cheap orchids. Now if you want good roses that are delivered beautiful and disease free at the appropriate time for planting then look to David Austin Roses or Heirloom roses.
Buy your Orchids now while they are beautiful because there is no guarentee that you will get them to rebloom.
Good luck
Reply:Early in teh spring you fiond the best quality. At this time, you find many reduced and "tlc" pots that you could still plant to bloom next year
Reply:Depending on which zone you live in, roses usually grow in the spring and through the summer. If it gets really hot where you are, you will probably see a decline in the number of blooms during the hottest part of the summer.
Reply:February is actually a great month to look for roses. You put them in the ground as soon as frost is over. Or you must wait till fall. Prune them in the same season that you would plant.
How can I plant beautiful roses from just a rose stem?
One of my clients bring beautiful roses from her garden. She grows them for shows. How can I take one of the roses and make them grow in my garden? is there a way w/out getting a rose bulb??? They are just sooo beautiful and fragrant!
How can I plant beautiful roses from just a rose stem?
Here is a site that will tell you step by step how to start a rose from a cutting. However, the stem needs to be as fresh and young as possible. You may have to ask for another cutting or two or three.
http://www.scvrs.homestead.com/Cuttings1...
Good Luck
Reply:yes - it will be a little more time consuming. You can cut the flower off when it dies. You will need to go to a garden center and buy a gel that is called rooting compound. You will put this on the stem. It will take many weeks but it will eventually sprout roots
How can I plant beautiful roses from just a rose stem?
Here is a site that will tell you step by step how to start a rose from a cutting. However, the stem needs to be as fresh and young as possible. You may have to ask for another cutting or two or three.
http://www.scvrs.homestead.com/Cuttings1...
Good Luck
Reply:yes - it will be a little more time consuming. You can cut the flower off when it dies. You will need to go to a garden center and buy a gel that is called rooting compound. You will put this on the stem. It will take many weeks but it will eventually sprout roots
Why do some of the canes on my roses appear to be drying and porous?
I bought these roses two months ago and they have been a pain. I finally thought I had a grip, and now the canes on the sides that once had some foliage appear to be "dead wood". A couple have hollowed out and are splitting. Should I cut the back more?What could be wrong?I also have a lot of yellow leaves that are falling off my other roses. These are all hybrid tea roses.
Why do some of the canes on my roses appear to be drying and porous?
This is caused by the rose bore. They make their way into a stem that has been cut but not sealed. Any stem slightly smaller than a pencil or larger is susceptible. Your rose may have already had them when you bought them or if you pruned alot then you invited them in. I keep a small bottle of latex paint in my garden and brush it on when I prune. They make products just for this but a light colored latex works just as good.
I have found bare-root roses seem to be more likely to be a afflicted with this, but they all can. There is little you can do if they have found their way in to the main part of your bush. If they have not, then prune off the damage below the hollow parts, and seal the stem.(paint) Feed your roses a systemic food, this feeds and repells unwanted guests.A healthy rose is far less likely to get bores and other problems.Fetilome and greenlite are good brands for a rose-systemic food but there are many.
Sorry for your loss! hope you can save them!
Been there!
God Bless
Grandma
Reply:you might like to see the Yahoo group rosemessenger and also see the great web-site http://www.gardenmessenger.net... Report It
Why do some of the canes on my roses appear to be drying and porous?
This is caused by the rose bore. They make their way into a stem that has been cut but not sealed. Any stem slightly smaller than a pencil or larger is susceptible. Your rose may have already had them when you bought them or if you pruned alot then you invited them in. I keep a small bottle of latex paint in my garden and brush it on when I prune. They make products just for this but a light colored latex works just as good.
I have found bare-root roses seem to be more likely to be a afflicted with this, but they all can. There is little you can do if they have found their way in to the main part of your bush. If they have not, then prune off the damage below the hollow parts, and seal the stem.(paint) Feed your roses a systemic food, this feeds and repells unwanted guests.A healthy rose is far less likely to get bores and other problems.Fetilome and greenlite are good brands for a rose-systemic food but there are many.
Sorry for your loss! hope you can save them!
Been there!
God Bless
Grandma
Reply:you might like to see the Yahoo group rosemessenger and also see the great web-site http://www.gardenmessenger.net... Report It
How fast, and well do roses grow from seed?
Most people grow roses from clipings, and this seems to work well, but I have had NO luck with it, but what about from seed? The hip of a rose has seeds, will these grow fast at all, or even grow? And how well? Is there a difference?? How do I go about planting them, a green house for starters, right?....Okay, so as you see I know nothing about growing roses from seed, I need help!!
How fast, and well do roses grow from seed?
If you have different types of rose bushes, they may have cross pollinated and you could end up w/ some kind of really neat new variety. It will probably take several years to have a flower from a rose started by a seed. I have actually never heard of anyone doing that before, though I knew a lady who used to start Camilla bushes from seeds. Why don't you lay a branch either over a pot and weigh it down so it will root or let a branch touch the ground and let it root. I have a antique rose bush that has done that several times, rooted where it is touching the ground.
Reply:The issues you have with growing roses from seed is that they will have been cross-pollinated and thus you have almost no chance of getting a rose like the one that you harvested the seeds from.
Commercial rose growers breed new roses by intentionally cross-pollinating roses that have specific characteristics. For example, yellow roses tend to be prone to blackspot, so a breeder might cross breed a yellow rose with a rose known for disease resistance. The outcome has no way of being measured until the rose matures, thus rose breeding is a slow process.
Going back to your question, people grow roses from clippings because it's easier than growing roses from seed, but also because it ensures that the new rose will be an exact replica of the parent rose.
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How fast, and well do roses grow from seed?
If you have different types of rose bushes, they may have cross pollinated and you could end up w/ some kind of really neat new variety. It will probably take several years to have a flower from a rose started by a seed. I have actually never heard of anyone doing that before, though I knew a lady who used to start Camilla bushes from seeds. Why don't you lay a branch either over a pot and weigh it down so it will root or let a branch touch the ground and let it root. I have a antique rose bush that has done that several times, rooted where it is touching the ground.
Reply:The issues you have with growing roses from seed is that they will have been cross-pollinated and thus you have almost no chance of getting a rose like the one that you harvested the seeds from.
Commercial rose growers breed new roses by intentionally cross-pollinating roses that have specific characteristics. For example, yellow roses tend to be prone to blackspot, so a breeder might cross breed a yellow rose with a rose known for disease resistance. The outcome has no way of being measured until the rose matures, thus rose breeding is a slow process.
Going back to your question, people grow roses from clippings because it's easier than growing roses from seed, but also because it ensures that the new rose will be an exact replica of the parent rose.
Barrie
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Why are roses the most popular flowers?
I'm wondering why is it that roses are the #1 choice for most people to give and to receive. There are so many other beautiful flowers out there, which last longer, so I don't understand the fascination with roses. Is this something rooted in tradition that started the trend with roses?
Why are roses the most popular flowers?
Excellent question! You are on the verge of capitalistic nervana. Every day we are blasted by ads telling us what we want, what we need, what we should and should not be doing. The rose is a perfect example. You point out that the rose is not really the most reasonable choice to give when you want to give a flower that will last and not stab the recipient. But the rose industry has done a number on us and has tricked women into thinking that if they don't get roses, they have been cheated. That is false.
People generally need to wake up and realize that commercials are not a credible source of information.
Reply:They are steeped in tradition, come in a wide range of attractive colors, and have a fragrance that most people enjoy.
Reply:It is only for their exquisite beauty and fragrance, and definitely not because they are long-lived or affordable. I like carnations much better and they last about 5 times as long in a vase. Even rose bushes are not attractive except for the flowers. and theyre temperamental and finicky to grow.
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Reply:I love that flower very much as the other flowers too like Jasmine. Its supposed that the flower is everyone obsess. For me that, the flower, Roses, is beautiful as the red color is bold, its has the sweet smells, its petals are many, the flower have a lot of traditional benefit to health and for last reason...... Its a very popular as what you say..... Well, I think that roses become most popular as people discover many good thing about it.
Reply:I think it's because of the flower meanings. Or maybe not. I am not sure. Maybe it's because it's the easiest flower to pick for someone?! I put some URLs of flower meanings.
Reply:because they are the flower of love
happy Valentine's Day
Reply:Roses and or Orchids are the most prized world wide for its absolute beauty and fragrances. Cross pollination and cross breeding to create new forms win world judge offs for the best flower. United States have many as well.
Now the Impulsive Exotic, Erotic Red Rose for example were not highly considered a romantic thing till television became a staple. Dancing with a rose in his teeth, a dozen of long stem roses for his sweetie, Roses for Valentines day. All of this made up pretty much by flower vender's for centuries.
Why are roses the most popular flowers?
Excellent question! You are on the verge of capitalistic nervana. Every day we are blasted by ads telling us what we want, what we need, what we should and should not be doing. The rose is a perfect example. You point out that the rose is not really the most reasonable choice to give when you want to give a flower that will last and not stab the recipient. But the rose industry has done a number on us and has tricked women into thinking that if they don't get roses, they have been cheated. That is false.
People generally need to wake up and realize that commercials are not a credible source of information.
Reply:They are steeped in tradition, come in a wide range of attractive colors, and have a fragrance that most people enjoy.
Reply:It is only for their exquisite beauty and fragrance, and definitely not because they are long-lived or affordable. I like carnations much better and they last about 5 times as long in a vase. Even rose bushes are not attractive except for the flowers. and theyre temperamental and finicky to grow.
Reply:ro|M|AntIc
Reply:I love that flower very much as the other flowers too like Jasmine. Its supposed that the flower is everyone obsess. For me that, the flower, Roses, is beautiful as the red color is bold, its has the sweet smells, its petals are many, the flower have a lot of traditional benefit to health and for last reason...... Its a very popular as what you say..... Well, I think that roses become most popular as people discover many good thing about it.
Reply:I think it's because of the flower meanings. Or maybe not. I am not sure. Maybe it's because it's the easiest flower to pick for someone?! I put some URLs of flower meanings.
Reply:because they are the flower of love
happy Valentine's Day
Reply:Roses and or Orchids are the most prized world wide for its absolute beauty and fragrances. Cross pollination and cross breeding to create new forms win world judge offs for the best flower. United States have many as well.
Now the Impulsive Exotic, Erotic Red Rose for example were not highly considered a romantic thing till television became a staple. Dancing with a rose in his teeth, a dozen of long stem roses for his sweetie, Roses for Valentines day. All of this made up pretty much by flower vender's for centuries.
What is the best way to perserve a roses...a quick way scince they have already begun to turn brown.?
a got the most beautiful half dozen of white roses for my homecoming dance last weekend and i want to save them...its now been a week that i have had them in water and they have started to turn brown so i have to do something quick...any suggestions. the buquette also includes baby's breath and the green fern like things. any help will be much apperciated!!
What is the best way to perserve a roses...a quick way scince they have already begun to turn brown.?
If they are starting to turn brown this is probably the only option you have. Tie a string around the stems - or you can do them individually. Hang upside down in a dry place until completely dry. Handle carefully when they are dry as they will be very fragile.
Reply:I believe now is too late, but I am not expert however, in the future when you get Roses cut the stems in an angle with a sharp utensil, to a vase of water add one teaspoon of sugar mix well and place flowers in it. This trick I learned while stationed in Germany. I have tried it and the flowers last three to four weeks nicely. I do not know if this method works when the flowers are already brown, you have nothing to loose but lots to gain. Good luck.
Reply:You might try spraying them with glycerine.
Reply:strip each stem of all leaves and thorns , put a rubber band on the end of each one separately add an opened paper clip to rubberband hang upside down from a hanger in the closet till dry in a week or 2. but it works best to do this when flowers are at their prettiest,cant hurt to try.
What is the best way to perserve a roses...a quick way scince they have already begun to turn brown.?
If they are starting to turn brown this is probably the only option you have. Tie a string around the stems - or you can do them individually. Hang upside down in a dry place until completely dry. Handle carefully when they are dry as they will be very fragile.
Reply:I believe now is too late, but I am not expert however, in the future when you get Roses cut the stems in an angle with a sharp utensil, to a vase of water add one teaspoon of sugar mix well and place flowers in it. This trick I learned while stationed in Germany. I have tried it and the flowers last three to four weeks nicely. I do not know if this method works when the flowers are already brown, you have nothing to loose but lots to gain. Good luck.
Reply:You might try spraying them with glycerine.
Reply:strip each stem of all leaves and thorns , put a rubber band on the end of each one separately add an opened paper clip to rubberband hang upside down from a hanger in the closet till dry in a week or 2. but it works best to do this when flowers are at their prettiest,cant hurt to try.
Can you preserve a whole bouquet of roses with the babies breath and all,or does it have to be the roses alone
my bf just sent me a beautiful bouquet of roses and i would love to preserve them! i just dont know if i can preserve the whole thing or if i have to just preserve the roses. n e advice is helpful and taken.
Can you preserve a whole bouquet of roses with the babies breath and all,or does it have to be the roses alone
Oh by all means, dry the whole bouquet. If anything, the baby's breath are likely to stand up better than the roses. Can can actually buy dried baby's breath.
Reply:You can dry the whole bouquet but not sure if the babies breath will be durable.
Hang up side down in a very dry place
Can you preserve a whole bouquet of roses with the babies breath and all,or does it have to be the roses alone
Oh by all means, dry the whole bouquet. If anything, the baby's breath are likely to stand up better than the roses. Can can actually buy dried baby's breath.
Reply:You can dry the whole bouquet but not sure if the babies breath will be durable.
Hang up side down in a very dry place
Which container roses do well in the midwest?
I have a patio that gets a good amount of sun each day, so want to do a few container roses. Thank you.
Which container roses do well in the midwest?
If I were doing this I would go to a LOCAL garden shop, and ask them what grows well....
In St Louis, I would go to Bayer's on Hampton , they guarantee what they sell, so they would have a stake in the roses survival.....
Reply:I am not sure about which roses but let me tell you to not put it in a clay pot because it will dry up VERY quickly and roses like to be moist :)
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Which container roses do well in the midwest?
If I were doing this I would go to a LOCAL garden shop, and ask them what grows well....
In St Louis, I would go to Bayer's on Hampton , they guarantee what they sell, so they would have a stake in the roses survival.....
Reply:I am not sure about which roses but let me tell you to not put it in a clay pot because it will dry up VERY quickly and roses like to be moist :)
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Does anyone know the meaning of pale yellow roses with pink tips?
I've been doing research on the "meanings of roses". I cannot find any information on a pale yellow rose (looks almost white) with pink tips. Does anyone know?
Does anyone know the meaning of pale yellow roses with pink tips?
Yellow roses are friendship, pink are love, so the combo would bring to mind friendship turning to love.
Reply:The closest I could come is a yellow rose with red tips......supposed to indicate friendship falling in love.
http://www.firelady40.com had lots of info about colors and meanings of roses.
Sorry I couldn't come up with exactly your colors!
Reply:What you have described to us sounds like a Peace Rose to me, and that variety does symbolize peace. Over the years, florists have changed the meanings of rose colors. Yellow used to mean jealousy, but now it can mean joy.
Other than traditional red roses for love and black roses to symbolize "over the hill" or some other such negative thing, I don't think most people who receive roses care what color they are. Most people are not going to spend a huge amount of money on roses to hurt someone.
Roses in general are one fo the traditional flowers that represent St. Mary.
Reply:If they are very fragrant, they're Peace roses.
I'm not sure they symbolize peace, but that's what they're called.
Reply:It sounds like a peace rose. My grandfather grew black roses with red tips and edges which are like none I've ever seen.
Does anyone know the meaning of pale yellow roses with pink tips?
Yellow roses are friendship, pink are love, so the combo would bring to mind friendship turning to love.
Reply:The closest I could come is a yellow rose with red tips......supposed to indicate friendship falling in love.
http://www.firelady40.com had lots of info about colors and meanings of roses.
Sorry I couldn't come up with exactly your colors!
Reply:What you have described to us sounds like a Peace Rose to me, and that variety does symbolize peace. Over the years, florists have changed the meanings of rose colors. Yellow used to mean jealousy, but now it can mean joy.
Other than traditional red roses for love and black roses to symbolize "over the hill" or some other such negative thing, I don't think most people who receive roses care what color they are. Most people are not going to spend a huge amount of money on roses to hurt someone.
Roses in general are one fo the traditional flowers that represent St. Mary.
Reply:If they are very fragrant, they're Peace roses.
I'm not sure they symbolize peace, but that's what they're called.
Reply:It sounds like a peace rose. My grandfather grew black roses with red tips and edges which are like none I've ever seen.
Can tea roses survive in a plastic pot,instead of being planted in the ground?
I live in an apartment and i enjoy roses very much, i don't want to permanently plant them here.
Can tea roses survive in a plastic pot,instead of being planted in the ground?
I have never had success with trying to keep them in a container, but when I plant them outside they do beautiful, if you can, definitely plant them in the ground they are almost guaranteed to do well.
Reply:In general, a standard tea rose bush can only stand confinement in a pot for so long. You might want to switch to miniature roses in pots while you reside in an apartment.
Otherwise, if you have permission to plant a few tea roses on at your rented place, do so and enjoy them while you are there. If you really enjoy having roses around, even at an apartment, I would recommend this.
Reply:They don't like it. But as long as the pot is big enough that they don't get rootbound, they will survive with TLC.
Reply:see if you can find a larger pot that what they came in so you can add more soil and then you will have to water them more often bc they will loose moisture faster. Sometimes you may be able to bring them inside in the winter and continue to grow then there.good lick.
Reply:Do you have space outside because you can always dig up pieces (if it does well) and take with you when you leave. Mine have never survived in a plastic pot. If you dont want to put in the ground, I would get a nice big pot so it has plenty of room to grow, give it some plant food and find a spot that it gets plenty of light.
Can tea roses survive in a plastic pot,instead of being planted in the ground?
I have never had success with trying to keep them in a container, but when I plant them outside they do beautiful, if you can, definitely plant them in the ground they are almost guaranteed to do well.
Reply:In general, a standard tea rose bush can only stand confinement in a pot for so long. You might want to switch to miniature roses in pots while you reside in an apartment.
Otherwise, if you have permission to plant a few tea roses on at your rented place, do so and enjoy them while you are there. If you really enjoy having roses around, even at an apartment, I would recommend this.
Reply:They don't like it. But as long as the pot is big enough that they don't get rootbound, they will survive with TLC.
Reply:see if you can find a larger pot that what they came in so you can add more soil and then you will have to water them more often bc they will loose moisture faster. Sometimes you may be able to bring them inside in the winter and continue to grow then there.good lick.
Reply:Do you have space outside because you can always dig up pieces (if it does well) and take with you when you leave. Mine have never survived in a plastic pot. If you dont want to put in the ground, I would get a nice big pot so it has plenty of room to grow, give it some plant food and find a spot that it gets plenty of light.
What is the best way to transplant heirloom roses?
These roses are over 40 years old and the roots are very large. When is the best time of the year?
What is the best way to transplant heirloom roses?
Best time of year first.....Early spring or fall with at least 8 weeks of weather before freeze so roots have enough time to get established before freeze.
Large roots......do the best you can at recovering the most roots. Be sure to prune any off that are dead or broken before planting and be sure to WATER WELL. Dont forget to water often during for the first few weeks. a Good rose fertilizer (avail at local "mart" store) is a good idea but NEVER fertilize roses after August.
Reply:What zone are you in? If your up north do it now that way the roots can get established before it starts to frost. But I would wait to prune until spring. Also keep as much of the dirt that their already in as possible.
What is the best way to transplant heirloom roses?
Best time of year first.....Early spring or fall with at least 8 weeks of weather before freeze so roots have enough time to get established before freeze.
Large roots......do the best you can at recovering the most roots. Be sure to prune any off that are dead or broken before planting and be sure to WATER WELL. Dont forget to water often during for the first few weeks. a Good rose fertilizer (avail at local "mart" store) is a good idea but NEVER fertilize roses after August.
Reply:What zone are you in? If your up north do it now that way the roots can get established before it starts to frost. But I would wait to prune until spring. Also keep as much of the dirt that their already in as possible.
How do I prevent bees from destroying my roses?
It's those leaf-cutter bees that leave holes in the rose petals. Is there something I can spray on the roses to prevent this from happening?
How do I prevent bees from destroying my roses?
Control: None. This bee is a beneficial insect because, like all bees, it helps pollinate crops and our wildflowers. The damage caused to the shrub is, at most, unsightly and will not permanently harm the plant. If "perfect" foliage is required, row covers are an option.
poisons are NOT.............
ps... it's not even leaf cutter bees.. they don't bother Petals or they'd be 'petal cutter bees'... you've got another bug... here's what the bee looks like....
http://crawford.tardigrade.net/bugs/Bugo...
look for something else attacking your blooms....
Reply:Sevin kills beneficial bees along with everything else. Honeybees are in trouble now because they are dying off from Hive Collapse Syndrome (?). It is thought that pesticides are lowering the immune systems of bees that are not killed outright, opening them up to disease throughout the hive.
People do not understand: Over 95% of our food is pollinated by honeybees. If we lose honeybees, we lose our food. This is a serious problem. There are other ways to control insects than using chemicals.
Edit: Here are articles on the subject.
http://www.greeleytrib.com/article/20070...
Reply:Old panty hose is the best way. Just cut to size and wrap your precious roses and seal with a twistie. A lot of rose breeders use this technique for rose competition in rose shows. After a couple of weeks the the bees will have all their little nests built and then the roses will be safe from the little bee cutter builders. Good Luck.
Reply:Sevin dust--inexpensive, relatively safe.
Reply:water and liquid soap in a spray bottle
good luck
Reply:find their hive and throw rocks at it
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How do I prevent bees from destroying my roses?
Control: None. This bee is a beneficial insect because, like all bees, it helps pollinate crops and our wildflowers. The damage caused to the shrub is, at most, unsightly and will not permanently harm the plant. If "perfect" foliage is required, row covers are an option.
poisons are NOT.............
ps... it's not even leaf cutter bees.. they don't bother Petals or they'd be 'petal cutter bees'... you've got another bug... here's what the bee looks like....
http://crawford.tardigrade.net/bugs/Bugo...
look for something else attacking your blooms....
Reply:Sevin kills beneficial bees along with everything else. Honeybees are in trouble now because they are dying off from Hive Collapse Syndrome (?). It is thought that pesticides are lowering the immune systems of bees that are not killed outright, opening them up to disease throughout the hive.
People do not understand: Over 95% of our food is pollinated by honeybees. If we lose honeybees, we lose our food. This is a serious problem. There are other ways to control insects than using chemicals.
Edit: Here are articles on the subject.
http://www.greeleytrib.com/article/20070...
Reply:Old panty hose is the best way. Just cut to size and wrap your precious roses and seal with a twistie. A lot of rose breeders use this technique for rose competition in rose shows. After a couple of weeks the the bees will have all their little nests built and then the roses will be safe from the little bee cutter builders. Good Luck.
Reply:Sevin dust--inexpensive, relatively safe.
Reply:water and liquid soap in a spray bottle
good luck
Reply:find their hive and throw rocks at it
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What is the best spray fungicide for Roses and other Ornimentals?
I would like one where I can hook my hose to. I'm having problems with my roses, lilacs and other bushes.
What is the best spray fungicide for Roses and other Ornimentals?
Rose Pride By Ortho
Reply:ortho
What is the best spray fungicide for Roses and other Ornimentals?
Rose Pride By Ortho
Reply:ortho
What to add on water as preservative to extend life of cut roses?
No other chemical available here to be added to water for preserving cut roses except the products on the internet. It would be too late to order. I heard sodium hypochlorite or bleach can be added to water to extend the life of the cut roses. Is this true? If it's not, can you give me some other alternative like any household chemicals that will extend the life of my roses?
What to add on water as preservative to extend life of cut roses?
If you cut the stem at an angle dip the end into boiling water then straight into cold water, this creates and air bubble and stops the heads from drooping. You can also add an asprin to the water in the vase.
Reply:I bought a product called freshaflora from a company called aquamidas worked really well and I did not need to change the water so the flower food was not wasted. I think you could find them on the net. Report It
Reply:Cut the ends of the stems at an angle to give the roses a bigger area for absorbing water, use tepid to slightly cool water, and add either 2 crushed aspirin to the water, or 1/2 cup of sprite or 7-up, agitate, then arrange your flowers.
Hope this helps
Reply:Adding bleach will help as will bashing the cut ends of your roses to squash the stem as this enables them to take up more water.
In future put them in a vase of cheap lemonade. My grandma swore by this and it really works.
Reply:I heard you could use an aspirin for that. Try putting one tablet in the vase. I'm not sure though if this will work.
Reply:There are several home remedies you can use to help keep cut flowers fresh longer.
First, lets take a look at what the commercial cut flower preservatives contain, the ones you get in the small packs at the florist shop. The majority of preservatives contain the basic components needed to support the cut flowers life support system:
Biocides that kill the bacteria, yeasts and fungi that feed on the sap that seeps from the cut flower stem, plugging the tiny straw-tubes that conduct water to the flower.
An acidifier that helps water move up the stem more easily.
Sugar which acts as a flower food.
So lets see what we really have to do. Even cut flowers require water to stay fresh, so the most important step to keep the flower fresh is to get it into water as soon as possible. Cut the flower stems on a slant to open up as much of the surface area of the stem as possible. Use a sharp knife because collapsed cells in the stems prevent water from flowing up to the flower, causing it to wilt.
So do we really have to use additives in the water? The following home remedies will most certainly help.
Aspirin is an acidifier and will help keep the stems open. Use one tablet.
Sprite or Seven Up will provide the sugars. Mix 1part lemon lime soda to 3 parts water.
Bleach will act as a biocide. Use 1/4 teaspoon.
Now enjoy the flowers!
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What to add on water as preservative to extend life of cut roses?
If you cut the stem at an angle dip the end into boiling water then straight into cold water, this creates and air bubble and stops the heads from drooping. You can also add an asprin to the water in the vase.
Reply:I bought a product called freshaflora from a company called aquamidas worked really well and I did not need to change the water so the flower food was not wasted. I think you could find them on the net. Report It
Reply:Cut the ends of the stems at an angle to give the roses a bigger area for absorbing water, use tepid to slightly cool water, and add either 2 crushed aspirin to the water, or 1/2 cup of sprite or 7-up, agitate, then arrange your flowers.
Hope this helps
Reply:Adding bleach will help as will bashing the cut ends of your roses to squash the stem as this enables them to take up more water.
In future put them in a vase of cheap lemonade. My grandma swore by this and it really works.
Reply:I heard you could use an aspirin for that. Try putting one tablet in the vase. I'm not sure though if this will work.
Reply:There are several home remedies you can use to help keep cut flowers fresh longer.
First, lets take a look at what the commercial cut flower preservatives contain, the ones you get in the small packs at the florist shop. The majority of preservatives contain the basic components needed to support the cut flowers life support system:
Biocides that kill the bacteria, yeasts and fungi that feed on the sap that seeps from the cut flower stem, plugging the tiny straw-tubes that conduct water to the flower.
An acidifier that helps water move up the stem more easily.
Sugar which acts as a flower food.
So lets see what we really have to do. Even cut flowers require water to stay fresh, so the most important step to keep the flower fresh is to get it into water as soon as possible. Cut the flower stems on a slant to open up as much of the surface area of the stem as possible. Use a sharp knife because collapsed cells in the stems prevent water from flowing up to the flower, causing it to wilt.
So do we really have to use additives in the water? The following home remedies will most certainly help.
Aspirin is an acidifier and will help keep the stems open. Use one tablet.
Sprite or Seven Up will provide the sugars. Mix 1part lemon lime soda to 3 parts water.
Bleach will act as a biocide. Use 1/4 teaspoon.
Now enjoy the flowers!
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Where is the cheapest place to get roses in bakersfield, ca?
i need to find a place that deliveres that is cheap but still good quality. so does anybody have any clue where the cheapest place in bakersfield, ca is to buy roses? they don't even have to deliver. i just need them to be less than most places.
Where is the cheapest place to get roses in bakersfield, ca?
If you have one of these stores walmart, kmart, target or lowes sometimes (big lots has them in the spring and they are fairly good.)
Reply:I would try the local grocery store or even Walmarts. Some of the big box wholesale stores also carry them.
Where is the cheapest place to get roses in bakersfield, ca?
If you have one of these stores walmart, kmart, target or lowes sometimes (big lots has them in the spring and they are fairly good.)
Reply:I would try the local grocery store or even Walmarts. Some of the big box wholesale stores also carry them.
What is the best way to keep roses healthy?
My roses are pretty healthy, but as summer is kicking in, more little evil bugs seem to take refuge in the bushes. Any suggestions?
What is the best way to keep roses healthy?
The problem with roses is that the burden sometimes outweighs the benefit. Roses are attacked by diseases above and below the ground. Above, the most common is black-spot, there is nothing on the market that is curative however there are preventative methods available. The big problems is the preventatives stop the disease for a period of 12 to 15 days and then it needs another application. Then the second most common problem is suckin and chewing pests. They require an insecticide-- there are many different ones on the market. The label will indicate for use on roses ... same with the fungicides for disease control.Third problem is watering you cannot let water get on the foliage during the growing season. This is like throwing gas on a fire when it comes to airborne diseases. Finally fertilization all plants need it but with roses you can probably apply a little more during the season. Liquid always works the best however there are granules that also work. AN extended use fertilizer does not work as good with roses as to a quick release. Make sure if it is granular that the first number is no more than 10 and give it extra water for about a week. Good Luck!!!!
Reply:i really dont know, but i would say to fertilize water and put mulch around them.
Reply:I've always had great success with seven dust. You need to dust the roses before the dew has dried off of them and after it rains but it will keep most all of the bugs away and kill the ones you already have.
Reply:hmmm...in the winter u should cut them..well before the winter. ive seen my mom do it...cover them up if its cold..but to keep them away from bugs and all my mom bought soap, put it in water for a couple of days...it gets all mushy and stuff...then u jus spray it on them...or windex or something..but im sure about the soap...=)
Reply:well if you turn them upsid down the pedals don't fall off but i would say water sun and dirt
Reply:Spray the roses with a bug spray [ like diazon] that is recommended by local nursery or green house. The best way to keep the roses healthy is to clip the blossums off after they are done blooming at the 5th leaf back. This promotes blooming %26amp; keeps them beautiful til fall.
Reply:pile kelp, horse manure and dolomite lime around the bases and prune during the dormant season, healthy roses come from healthy soil, diazanon treats a symptom but doesn't make the roses any healthier
What is the best way to keep roses healthy?
The problem with roses is that the burden sometimes outweighs the benefit. Roses are attacked by diseases above and below the ground. Above, the most common is black-spot, there is nothing on the market that is curative however there are preventative methods available. The big problems is the preventatives stop the disease for a period of 12 to 15 days and then it needs another application. Then the second most common problem is suckin and chewing pests. They require an insecticide-- there are many different ones on the market. The label will indicate for use on roses ... same with the fungicides for disease control.Third problem is watering you cannot let water get on the foliage during the growing season. This is like throwing gas on a fire when it comes to airborne diseases. Finally fertilization all plants need it but with roses you can probably apply a little more during the season. Liquid always works the best however there are granules that also work. AN extended use fertilizer does not work as good with roses as to a quick release. Make sure if it is granular that the first number is no more than 10 and give it extra water for about a week. Good Luck!!!!
Reply:i really dont know, but i would say to fertilize water and put mulch around them.
Reply:I've always had great success with seven dust. You need to dust the roses before the dew has dried off of them and after it rains but it will keep most all of the bugs away and kill the ones you already have.
Reply:hmmm...in the winter u should cut them..well before the winter. ive seen my mom do it...cover them up if its cold..but to keep them away from bugs and all my mom bought soap, put it in water for a couple of days...it gets all mushy and stuff...then u jus spray it on them...or windex or something..but im sure about the soap...=)
Reply:well if you turn them upsid down the pedals don't fall off but i would say water sun and dirt
Reply:Spray the roses with a bug spray [ like diazon] that is recommended by local nursery or green house. The best way to keep the roses healthy is to clip the blossums off after they are done blooming at the 5th leaf back. This promotes blooming %26amp; keeps them beautiful til fall.
Reply:pile kelp, horse manure and dolomite lime around the bases and prune during the dormant season, healthy roses come from healthy soil, diazanon treats a symptom but doesn't make the roses any healthier
Where to find white roses in San Francisco, California?
Hi everyone!
If anyone is reading this and is from the Bay,
Where may i find white roses?
Its my girlfriend and I anniversary soon and i want to buy her white roses. but i have no idea where.
Any help would do.
Where to find white roses in San Francisco, California?
Any good florist will get them 4 you. They dont grow them, they buy them and would love to help you.
In a pinch you can do a search for 1-800-flowers. When you order from them, they work within the network of your local florists to get the delivered where and when you want. These people have never let me down. Try it! They do the work for you and you come out smelling like........roses.
Reply:Try the San Francisco Flower Mart at 600 Brannan St, at the corner of 6th St.
Retail customers: 10am to 3pm.
If anyone is reading this and is from the Bay,
Where may i find white roses?
Its my girlfriend and I anniversary soon and i want to buy her white roses. but i have no idea where.
Any help would do.
Where to find white roses in San Francisco, California?
Any good florist will get them 4 you. They dont grow them, they buy them and would love to help you.
In a pinch you can do a search for 1-800-flowers. When you order from them, they work within the network of your local florists to get the delivered where and when you want. These people have never let me down. Try it! They do the work for you and you come out smelling like........roses.
Reply:Try the San Francisco Flower Mart at 600 Brannan St, at the corner of 6th St.
Retail customers: 10am to 3pm.
What is the best way to keep roses alive in a vase?
I have gotten roses several times from my husband, but I always seem to kill them within the first few days. I have cut the ends under water and pulled off the excess leaves, but they still seem to die. Any other suggestions?
What is the best way to keep roses alive in a vase?
hello Julie, you know this subject came up at our dinning table today , My niece had just made a comment on how nice my roses where , and how long they had lasted 2 week´s . A gift from my 14 yr old son. How do you keep them so long ? she asked Change the water every 2 day´s .and add a half of an aspirin and sometime´s a little tonic water , they seem to like it . She said that she had just been to a florist to buy flower´s for her mother ,%26amp; the lady said if you add a spot of bleach to the water it stop´s the stalks from going Green . so I will try that one as well . True what they say ,you learn something new every day
Reply:Put a teaspoon of sugar and a drop of bleach in the water
Reply:Try cutting the ends at a slant.
Reply:cut the edges and disolve some sugar in the water before you put the roses in..
Reply:i find flowers last a lot longer if you add some lemonade to the water! sounds mad but really works for me.
Reply:cut the ends at a slant under water, use the 'food' that comes with them, don't place them in a place too warm or too bright. That's about it
Reply:A recent TV show I saw said that roses last based upon how cold they were stored in shipping and storage.
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What is the best way to keep roses alive in a vase?
hello Julie, you know this subject came up at our dinning table today , My niece had just made a comment on how nice my roses where , and how long they had lasted 2 week´s . A gift from my 14 yr old son. How do you keep them so long ? she asked Change the water every 2 day´s .and add a half of an aspirin and sometime´s a little tonic water , they seem to like it . She said that she had just been to a florist to buy flower´s for her mother ,%26amp; the lady said if you add a spot of bleach to the water it stop´s the stalks from going Green . so I will try that one as well . True what they say ,you learn something new every day
Reply:Put a teaspoon of sugar and a drop of bleach in the water
Reply:Try cutting the ends at a slant.
Reply:cut the edges and disolve some sugar in the water before you put the roses in..
Reply:i find flowers last a lot longer if you add some lemonade to the water! sounds mad but really works for me.
Reply:cut the ends at a slant under water, use the 'food' that comes with them, don't place them in a place too warm or too bright. That's about it
Reply:A recent TV show I saw said that roses last based upon how cold they were stored in shipping and storage.
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