I am putting in a Simplicity Rose hedge and would like to add a mulch, preferably bark. I have a gardening friend who is adamant about NOT using bark around rose bushes. Any input or comments?
What do you recommend as a good mulch for roses?
Actually, a mulch is simply a protective covering, used to: keep the weeds down, prevent the freezing of roots, and keep the moisture from evaporating.--Very important for your roses. I think that the reason that your friend is suggesting against the bark mulch, is that as it initially breaks down, it extracts nitrogen from your soil. -- But with a Cedar mulch, this breakdown is very minimal, and gradual.-Buy the Cedar mulch. Bugs hate it, it lasts longer, and is smells wonderfull.Althugh it is usually more expensive,that's what im using for my 42 knockouts that i just planted. I feel that coco bean mulches are a gimmic, and are a well overpriced by-product.Cheers-chris
Reply:Pine needles.
Reply:Roses like rich feed - horse manure (don't use cow) or garden compost, wood ash, bone meal.
You can buy good compost material which will both feed and mulch.
Trouble with bark is that all it does is suppress weeds, it does nothing for the rose.
Reply:Check into the recycled rubber mulches, last longer and cheaper in the long run that bark or shredded mulches, and you have several colors to choose from, we have friends that used it and it looks like real mulch, just do a web search for rubber mulch and you should find it....Good Luck with your roses
Reply:horse manure
Reply:You can use leaves, grass clippings, all sorts of things if you don't want to use bark.
Reply:100% all natural, hand picked cow ****.
Reply:If you have a freshwater fishtank clean it out and take that dirty water and pour it by the roses....THEY GROW LIKE MAD. as far as the actual mulch never thought it mattered
Reply:Considering the other answers. Manure is not a mulch. A mulch is used to stabilize the soil and help retain moisture. Roses need 2 to 3 inches of bark chips, straw, or you could use coco mats. Roses do require regular fertilizer use, try one produced especially for the roses you plant.
Reply:A friend of mine had planted her roses under pine trees and the needles from them became mulch, not sure what else she used on her roses but she had some of the most beautiful roses I have ever seen.
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Friday, May 21, 2010
I got pink mini roses marked zone 5-9 as a present?
I live in Ohio near Cleveland. What is my zone? Can I plant the roses outside?
I got pink mini roses marked zone 5-9 as a present?
Yes. I live near Cedar Point and received mini roses last year. I planted them last year and this year, the leaves are budding.
Most of Ohio is Zone 5 or 6, so you are safe!
Good luck!
Reply:You should be fine. Ohio consists of Zones 5A to 6B. Here is a map to find out which you are in. http://www.growit.com/bin/USDAZoneMaps.e...
I got pink mini roses marked zone 5-9 as a present?
Yes. I live near Cedar Point and received mini roses last year. I planted them last year and this year, the leaves are budding.
Most of Ohio is Zone 5 or 6, so you are safe!
Good luck!
Reply:You should be fine. Ohio consists of Zones 5A to 6B. Here is a map to find out which you are in. http://www.growit.com/bin/USDAZoneMaps.e...
I am looking for a paper towel holder with blue roses to match my kitchen decor.?
My kitchen decor is the blue velvet pattern from corelle. It is all blue roses. I am looking for a paper towel holder to match.
I am looking for a paper towel holder with blue roses to match my kitchen decor.?
Hi, Take a look at the ones listed here: http://www.google.com/search?q=paper+tow... Look through these results and click on each line which will open up enough results to keep you busy for hours and hours. I hope you find one exactly right for your decor. I noticed thousands of paper towel racks just at first glance so have some fun.
I am looking for a paper towel holder with blue roses to match my kitchen decor.?
Hi, Take a look at the ones listed here: http://www.google.com/search?q=paper+tow... Look through these results and click on each line which will open up enough results to keep you busy for hours and hours. I hope you find one exactly right for your decor. I noticed thousands of paper towel racks just at first glance so have some fun.
Why do my Roses have tiny holes in the petals?
I'm sure it is some sort of insect but I'm new to the gardening thing and none of my other plants have this. Oh and I live in San Diego in case that helps! Any suggestions??
I heard that soapy water and diluted shampoo work! But is it true?
Thanks!
Why do my Roses have tiny holes in the petals?
either insects like japanese beetles which you can see. use a spray called Seven and follow the directions exactly. also dont water them during the heat of the day. because the water droplets act like magnifying glasses and burn the leaves. either of these could be the issue.
Reply:Could be leaf miners. Soapy water, 1 or 2 TB or liquid dish soap, to 1 Qt water should do the trick. But please don't apply it when you are expecting rain, for obvious reasons. I would try that first. It is cheap and easy. Just spray it on, the top and bottom of the leaves
Here's another idea from http://www.care2.com/greenliving/homemad...
All-Purpose Pesticide Soap Spray
Strong smelling roots and spices such as garlic, onions,
horseradish, ginger, rhubarb leaves, cayenne and other hot
peppers, are all known to repel insects.
INGREDIENTS
A handful of roots and spices
Enough boiling water to cover
Soap Spray (recipe, above)
Add the roots and spices to the bottom of a mason jar. Cover
with the boiling water, screw on the top, and let set overnight.
Strain, and add to the Soap Spray. Note that this will rot,
so use it all up or freeze leftovers for another time.
Variation: Garlic Spray
Use 1 to 2 heads garlic. Deer and rabbits hate the smell
of garlic.
If the cheap soaps don't work, i would then try a commercial approach.
In my experience, Sevin is a pesticide, that has ton's of warnings. It can be very harmful to you, and your yard animals and pets. There are other insecticidal soaps out on the market that work just as well, and are not harmful to you, or the environment. I found one on clearance at my local garden center that I sometimes use one on my roses and peonies, but the name is not coming to me right now. I do know that it is salt based and you can use it on your homegrown vegetables as well, so it is extremely non-toxic. I will give you an update tomorrow.
I heard that soapy water and diluted shampoo work! But is it true?
Thanks!
Why do my Roses have tiny holes in the petals?
either insects like japanese beetles which you can see. use a spray called Seven and follow the directions exactly. also dont water them during the heat of the day. because the water droplets act like magnifying glasses and burn the leaves. either of these could be the issue.
Reply:Could be leaf miners. Soapy water, 1 or 2 TB or liquid dish soap, to 1 Qt water should do the trick. But please don't apply it when you are expecting rain, for obvious reasons. I would try that first. It is cheap and easy. Just spray it on, the top and bottom of the leaves
Here's another idea from http://www.care2.com/greenliving/homemad...
All-Purpose Pesticide Soap Spray
Strong smelling roots and spices such as garlic, onions,
horseradish, ginger, rhubarb leaves, cayenne and other hot
peppers, are all known to repel insects.
INGREDIENTS
A handful of roots and spices
Enough boiling water to cover
Soap Spray (recipe, above)
Add the roots and spices to the bottom of a mason jar. Cover
with the boiling water, screw on the top, and let set overnight.
Strain, and add to the Soap Spray. Note that this will rot,
so use it all up or freeze leftovers for another time.
Variation: Garlic Spray
Use 1 to 2 heads garlic. Deer and rabbits hate the smell
of garlic.
If the cheap soaps don't work, i would then try a commercial approach.
In my experience, Sevin is a pesticide, that has ton's of warnings. It can be very harmful to you, and your yard animals and pets. There are other insecticidal soaps out on the market that work just as well, and are not harmful to you, or the environment. I found one on clearance at my local garden center that I sometimes use one on my roses and peonies, but the name is not coming to me right now. I do know that it is salt based and you can use it on your homegrown vegetables as well, so it is extremely non-toxic. I will give you an update tomorrow.
Does anyone know any poems about Roses?
I'm making a scrapbook for my aunt whos mother died. So my great-grandmother. We have many pictures from the funeral and of her and I need a poem. Anything about a Rose or about mothers planting Roses or anything, because she planted many roses herself. If you have any websites or anything much would be appreciated THANKYOU!
Does anyone know any poems about Roses?
sorry for your aunt heres a poem
A Rose
by Elizabeth
A lovely rose with petals soft
A scent so sweet and light
So beautiful a flower
With colors shining bright.
But something not so savory
About the fragrant rose -
The thorns, so sharp upon the stem,
That sharpen as it grows.
Yet still lovely is the flower
Despite the thorns that prick
Just as life and love are sweet
They too have thorns that stick.
But do not fear to live or love,
Life's not exempt from pain -
So pick a rose, you may get hurt,
But you will also gain
You love the roses - so do I. I wish
The sky would rain down roses, as they rain
From off the shaken bush. Why will it not?
Then all the valley would be pink and white
And soft to tread on. They would fall as light
As feathers, smelling sweet: and it would be
Like sleeping and yet waking, all at once.
As a flower in the garden
Bending toward the sun,
Unfolds it's tiny petals
One, by one, by one...
So faith expands it's beauty
Until at last it grows
Into life's lasting flower...
The heart's fair perfect rose.
~Rebecca Helmann~
Reply:http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=rose+po...
Reply:roses are red voilets are blue, youve died and gone to heaven now and we really miss you. im longing for the day that we get to see again your face, but for now we just got to hold out on lifes long race.
lol i kinda mixed a poem together in like 30 secs so if its gay sry [=
Reply:This might help, lyrics from a song in Bye Bye Birdie.
Albert:
I was never crazy for flowers,
I confess that nothing left me colder;
I could watch a daisy for hours
And all I'd feel was sev'ral hours older!
Lilacs and lilies, any bloom you please,
All what they did was make me shrug or sneeze;
But now I love each blossom that I see,
For a lovely little rose loves me.
Now my life is rosy, when I'm my Rosie,
With a girl like Rosie,
How could I be blue?
Hand in hand we'll mosey
Me and little Rosie,
We will be so cozy
By a fire built for two.
Oh! I once heard a poem that goes:
"A rose is a rose is a rose"
Well I don't agree,
Take it from me,
There's one rose sweeter than any that grows!
That's my Rosie,
I'm so glad she chose me;
Life is one sweet beautiful song to me.
Now my life is rosy, (Oh, we'll be happy, I know)
Since I found my Rosie,(Off to the preacher we'll go)
With a girl like Rosie,(So how could we be blue?)
How could I be blue?
Reply:'ring a ring a roses
a pocket full of posies
atishoo atishoo!
we all fall down'
im sure you'll already know this one hehe! its the only one i could think of..
Reply:A Rose for Mother
Another Mother's Day is here,
Bringing joy and pleasures new,
On this special day, Mother dear,
I want to remember you.
I cannot give you costly gifts,
And I've told you this before,
No matter what I give to you,
You give back much, much more.
I'm giving you a pure, sweet rose,
Gathered in the early morn,
This rose you planted in my heart,
The day that I was born.
In kindly, loving thoughts of you,
And with the faith you still impart,
The rose I give to you today,
Is the love that's in my heart.
leather sandals
Does anyone know any poems about Roses?
sorry for your aunt heres a poem
A Rose
by Elizabeth
A lovely rose with petals soft
A scent so sweet and light
So beautiful a flower
With colors shining bright.
But something not so savory
About the fragrant rose -
The thorns, so sharp upon the stem,
That sharpen as it grows.
Yet still lovely is the flower
Despite the thorns that prick
Just as life and love are sweet
They too have thorns that stick.
But do not fear to live or love,
Life's not exempt from pain -
So pick a rose, you may get hurt,
But you will also gain
You love the roses - so do I. I wish
The sky would rain down roses, as they rain
From off the shaken bush. Why will it not?
Then all the valley would be pink and white
And soft to tread on. They would fall as light
As feathers, smelling sweet: and it would be
Like sleeping and yet waking, all at once.
As a flower in the garden
Bending toward the sun,
Unfolds it's tiny petals
One, by one, by one...
So faith expands it's beauty
Until at last it grows
Into life's lasting flower...
The heart's fair perfect rose.
~Rebecca Helmann~
Reply:http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=rose+po...
Reply:roses are red voilets are blue, youve died and gone to heaven now and we really miss you. im longing for the day that we get to see again your face, but for now we just got to hold out on lifes long race.
lol i kinda mixed a poem together in like 30 secs so if its gay sry [=
Reply:This might help, lyrics from a song in Bye Bye Birdie.
Albert:
I was never crazy for flowers,
I confess that nothing left me colder;
I could watch a daisy for hours
And all I'd feel was sev'ral hours older!
Lilacs and lilies, any bloom you please,
All what they did was make me shrug or sneeze;
But now I love each blossom that I see,
For a lovely little rose loves me.
Now my life is rosy, when I'm my Rosie,
With a girl like Rosie,
How could I be blue?
Hand in hand we'll mosey
Me and little Rosie,
We will be so cozy
By a fire built for two.
Oh! I once heard a poem that goes:
"A rose is a rose is a rose"
Well I don't agree,
Take it from me,
There's one rose sweeter than any that grows!
That's my Rosie,
I'm so glad she chose me;
Life is one sweet beautiful song to me.
Now my life is rosy, (Oh, we'll be happy, I know)
Since I found my Rosie,(Off to the preacher we'll go)
With a girl like Rosie,(So how could we be blue?)
How could I be blue?
Reply:'ring a ring a roses
a pocket full of posies
atishoo atishoo!
we all fall down'
im sure you'll already know this one hehe! its the only one i could think of..
Reply:A Rose for Mother
Another Mother's Day is here,
Bringing joy and pleasures new,
On this special day, Mother dear,
I want to remember you.
I cannot give you costly gifts,
And I've told you this before,
No matter what I give to you,
You give back much, much more.
I'm giving you a pure, sweet rose,
Gathered in the early morn,
This rose you planted in my heart,
The day that I was born.
In kindly, loving thoughts of you,
And with the faith you still impart,
The rose I give to you today,
Is the love that's in my heart.
leather sandals
What is the best, safe thing to spray roses and other plants with to repel Japanese Beetles?
I don't see any point in spraying them with poison as long as there will be more coming back to replace them all the time. I want something to keep them away!
What is the best, safe thing to spray roses and other plants with to repel Japanese Beetles?
A systemic food for roses. It feeds while it propels unwanted pests. It is easy to use , work it slightly in the soil and water it in. You can use it on any almost anything except vegi's.
It last for about 2 weeks depending on how much you water. I do not have Japanese. beetles here, but I have many other invited guests, and this sure works well.It does not harm beneficial insects like a spray would. You can but it at any home and garden store or ask a clerk for help. Fertilome makes a good one but there are many brands.
Good luck and God bless
Grandma
Reply:Bite the bullet, and treat your entire property with Milky Spore Disease. In a couple of years you will have no more, except those who visit from neighboring areas. Check it out.
Reply:Use Sevin dust. Not very toxic to people or animals but gets rid of the Japanese Beetles.
Those beetle traps just bring your neighbors beetles over to you.
To use Sevin dust cut the leg off an old pair of panty hose, put about four inches of the dust in the toe and knot the top. When you get over the plant give a yank on the knot and a little cloud of dust will engulf the plant.
Reply:Go to your local convenience store and buy some chewing tobacco. Put the whole pack in a gallon of water. Let ot sit in the water for 2 or 3 days, and then strain out the tpbacco. You can dilute this and use 25% mixture. Use a quart sized hand sprayer to spray your plants. It will work on ALL plants including gardens. You will be amazed at how well it repels and kills insects. You will have to re-apply after it rains. Works better than SEVAN dust because you can still enjoy the colors of the flowers.
Reply:Spraying with soapy water is organic, doesn't hurt the plants, and takes the wax off the bugs' shells, killing them.
Reply:there are a lot of safe things you can use that will keep them away............check any store that has a garden department, walmart, kmart, etc. seven is one of the best!
What is the best, safe thing to spray roses and other plants with to repel Japanese Beetles?
A systemic food for roses. It feeds while it propels unwanted pests. It is easy to use , work it slightly in the soil and water it in. You can use it on any almost anything except vegi's.
It last for about 2 weeks depending on how much you water. I do not have Japanese. beetles here, but I have many other invited guests, and this sure works well.It does not harm beneficial insects like a spray would. You can but it at any home and garden store or ask a clerk for help. Fertilome makes a good one but there are many brands.
Good luck and God bless
Grandma
Reply:Bite the bullet, and treat your entire property with Milky Spore Disease. In a couple of years you will have no more, except those who visit from neighboring areas. Check it out.
Reply:Use Sevin dust. Not very toxic to people or animals but gets rid of the Japanese Beetles.
Those beetle traps just bring your neighbors beetles over to you.
To use Sevin dust cut the leg off an old pair of panty hose, put about four inches of the dust in the toe and knot the top. When you get over the plant give a yank on the knot and a little cloud of dust will engulf the plant.
Reply:Go to your local convenience store and buy some chewing tobacco. Put the whole pack in a gallon of water. Let ot sit in the water for 2 or 3 days, and then strain out the tpbacco. You can dilute this and use 25% mixture. Use a quart sized hand sprayer to spray your plants. It will work on ALL plants including gardens. You will be amazed at how well it repels and kills insects. You will have to re-apply after it rains. Works better than SEVAN dust because you can still enjoy the colors of the flowers.
Reply:Spraying with soapy water is organic, doesn't hurt the plants, and takes the wax off the bugs' shells, killing them.
Reply:there are a lot of safe things you can use that will keep them away............check any store that has a garden department, walmart, kmart, etc. seven is one of the best!
What are some good tips for climbing roses outdoors?
I live near the ocean and most of my backyard is sand. I want to plant some climbing rose bushes out back against our fence. I have never done this before and i need some tips in order to keep them growing and blooming the correct way. How do i get them to grow against the fence ? What month is best ( in Florida) to plant these. Help please.
What are some good tips for climbing roses outdoors?
You can always tie them and they will wind there way around by themselves. Roses love lots of water. Start planting them when they start selling them at the store. All you need to know now is what color you want. Good Luck
Reply:I hope these websites help
What are some good tips for climbing roses outdoors?
You can always tie them and they will wind there way around by themselves. Roses love lots of water. Start planting them when they start selling them at the store. All you need to know now is what color you want. Good Luck
Reply:I hope these websites help
Does any one know how to make chocolate roses?
Ok, I'm talking about those small ones that have a shape of a rose and people usually give them out for valentines. I want to know where to buy the stuff to get started :) Thank you.
Does any one know how to make chocolate roses?
Chocolate Roses
10 ounces of chocolate (chopped chunks or chips)
1/3 cup light corn syrup
Note: the chocolate can be substituted with almond bark, or colored candy disks to create different colored flowers
Melt the chocolate in a microwave for 1 minute. Stir. If chocolate is not completely melted, return to the microwave for 30 seconds at a time and stir until smooth. If you don't have a microwave, place the chocolate in the top of a double broiler over hot water and stir until melted.
When the chocolate is melted, add the corn syrup and blend.
Pour the mixture onto a waxed paper sheet.
Spread the chocolate with your fingers until it's about 1/2 inch thick.
Cover loosely with waxed paper and let it stiffen for at least a couple hours or overnight. The chocolate will become very pliable.
Making a Chocolate Rose:
Have the kids roll 10 marble-sized balls out of the chocolate clay.
Place the balls on a waxed paper sheet, about 1 inch apart.
Place another waxed paper sheet on top. Big or little thumbs can press each marble into a flat disk (about the size of a quarter). Use some pressure!
To form the rose:
Remove 1 disk and curl it into a "teepee" shape, narrow at the top and wider at the bottom.
Wrap the next disk around the opening of the teepee and the third disk at the back of the teepee.
This is the rose bud. Continue adding disks which will look like petals. Continue to layer them to create a rose in bloom.
Roses can be used as edible decorations for a cake or to create a basketful of blooms. They will harden after a few days and can be saved by storing in a cool, dry place.
Hope this helps..
Reply:There are a lot of ways to do make these roses. If you go to the Wilton website (recipes and projects) you can get the recipe for modeling chocolate - which is basically candy melts and corn syrup. The alternate is buying the molds and using just the candy melts. That is the simplest way. You find the molds and other supplies at most craft stores like Hobby Lobby, Michaels, and Joann's.
Reply:find a sie here that could help u http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=how+to+...
Reply:I've seen the molds at craft stores like Michael's. .
but here's this too: http://www.anoccasionalchocolate.com/ros...
Reply:I've seen ones made with 2 hershey kisses wrapped in red foil (flat end to flat end), attached to floral wire wrapped with green floral tape. Add a leaf and you're set. Michaels or your local floral studio should have all you need and be able to give you pointers on how to make them as well! Have fun!!
Does any one know how to make chocolate roses?
Chocolate Roses
10 ounces of chocolate (chopped chunks or chips)
1/3 cup light corn syrup
Note: the chocolate can be substituted with almond bark, or colored candy disks to create different colored flowers
Melt the chocolate in a microwave for 1 minute. Stir. If chocolate is not completely melted, return to the microwave for 30 seconds at a time and stir until smooth. If you don't have a microwave, place the chocolate in the top of a double broiler over hot water and stir until melted.
When the chocolate is melted, add the corn syrup and blend.
Pour the mixture onto a waxed paper sheet.
Spread the chocolate with your fingers until it's about 1/2 inch thick.
Cover loosely with waxed paper and let it stiffen for at least a couple hours or overnight. The chocolate will become very pliable.
Making a Chocolate Rose:
Have the kids roll 10 marble-sized balls out of the chocolate clay.
Place the balls on a waxed paper sheet, about 1 inch apart.
Place another waxed paper sheet on top. Big or little thumbs can press each marble into a flat disk (about the size of a quarter). Use some pressure!
To form the rose:
Remove 1 disk and curl it into a "teepee" shape, narrow at the top and wider at the bottom.
Wrap the next disk around the opening of the teepee and the third disk at the back of the teepee.
This is the rose bud. Continue adding disks which will look like petals. Continue to layer them to create a rose in bloom.
Roses can be used as edible decorations for a cake or to create a basketful of blooms. They will harden after a few days and can be saved by storing in a cool, dry place.
Hope this helps..
Reply:There are a lot of ways to do make these roses. If you go to the Wilton website (recipes and projects) you can get the recipe for modeling chocolate - which is basically candy melts and corn syrup. The alternate is buying the molds and using just the candy melts. That is the simplest way. You find the molds and other supplies at most craft stores like Hobby Lobby, Michaels, and Joann's.
Reply:find a sie here that could help u http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=how+to+...
Reply:I've seen the molds at craft stores like Michael's. .
but here's this too: http://www.anoccasionalchocolate.com/ros...
Reply:I've seen ones made with 2 hershey kisses wrapped in red foil (flat end to flat end), attached to floral wire wrapped with green floral tape. Add a leaf and you're set. Michaels or your local floral studio should have all you need and be able to give you pointers on how to make them as well! Have fun!!
How do I take care of my roses in Kansas?
I live in Kansas (zone 5/7) and I just bought my first rosebush. Its called "dream come true" and I have no idea how to prepare the soil for the plant. Its going in a spot with appropriate sun/moisure. What do I do with it?
How do I take care of my roses in Kansas?
I lived in and around Topeka for many years.
You take care of them pretty much like any thing else amend the soil with a 50/50 mix of hum as or potting soil. They are susceptible to mold When watering don't get the tops of the plant wet. Keep watered but don't over water. fertilize with Miricle grow rose food. You can dust with insect powder only when you see damage.
Dead head when needed and that is about it Good luck
Reply:i am from uk so we would dig hole put plenty of well rooted compost manure plan at same level asa in pot. if its bare rooted take care not to plant it to deep replace the soil tread down with heel if the soil is dry water well before u put the plant in water well if its dry then water at night but dont over water thats as bad as no water, hope it smells nice bet its not the last rose u get. popa
clogs
How do I take care of my roses in Kansas?
I lived in and around Topeka for many years.
You take care of them pretty much like any thing else amend the soil with a 50/50 mix of hum as or potting soil. They are susceptible to mold When watering don't get the tops of the plant wet. Keep watered but don't over water. fertilize with Miricle grow rose food. You can dust with insect powder only when you see damage.
Dead head when needed and that is about it Good luck
Reply:i am from uk so we would dig hole put plenty of well rooted compost manure plan at same level asa in pot. if its bare rooted take care not to plant it to deep replace the soil tread down with heel if the soil is dry water well before u put the plant in water well if its dry then water at night but dont over water thats as bad as no water, hope it smells nice bet its not the last rose u get. popa
clogs
How can I keep a bouquet of roses?
i just got a bouquet from my bf, and i wanted to keep them forever. could i hang them upside down and spray them with hairspray, and then after a couple of days, put them in one of those shadow boxes to hang on my wall? or would that not work?
....only people who have had experience, please
How can I keep a bouquet of roses?
some craft stores sell a spray that will kind of 'freeze' the flowers into place. whenever i tried drying them with hairspray it didn't work that well.
Reply:yes that works just dry out for a week upside down spray with hairspray upside down dry, and repeat..... then you can keep them for ever. but they are extra fragile
Reply:i tryed it with a single rose, it worked but i didnt use hair spray and they go real crispy so handle with care, give it a go youre only going to chuck them out good luckxxx
Reply:Try to spread out the petals, and let it dry a little. When the tips begin to get dry, hang the bouquet upside down from the ceiling. You can spray the outside of them with hairspray at this point.
Try to make sure the petals are spread far enough apart that the insides can get dry too or else they will rot.
After 1 or 2 days hanging upside down, spray the entire bouquet with hairspray, but DONT soak it. Let the spray completely dry. Every morning respray it for about a week, but be very conservative about how much you put on. Then leave it hanging for a few days.
After this, you should be able to put your bouquet in a vase and keep it forever :]
Reply:A flower press...
Otherwise you may have to have them professionally preserved like using liquid nitrogen or something
....only people who have had experience, please
How can I keep a bouquet of roses?
some craft stores sell a spray that will kind of 'freeze' the flowers into place. whenever i tried drying them with hairspray it didn't work that well.
Reply:yes that works just dry out for a week upside down spray with hairspray upside down dry, and repeat..... then you can keep them for ever. but they are extra fragile
Reply:i tryed it with a single rose, it worked but i didnt use hair spray and they go real crispy so handle with care, give it a go youre only going to chuck them out good luckxxx
Reply:Try to spread out the petals, and let it dry a little. When the tips begin to get dry, hang the bouquet upside down from the ceiling. You can spray the outside of them with hairspray at this point.
Try to make sure the petals are spread far enough apart that the insides can get dry too or else they will rot.
After 1 or 2 days hanging upside down, spray the entire bouquet with hairspray, but DONT soak it. Let the spray completely dry. Every morning respray it for about a week, but be very conservative about how much you put on. Then leave it hanging for a few days.
After this, you should be able to put your bouquet in a vase and keep it forever :]
Reply:A flower press...
Otherwise you may have to have them professionally preserved like using liquid nitrogen or something
How do I care for my miniture roses?
I got a miniature rose at Lowes the other day and it has instructions that mean nothing to me. I want to keep this plant alive, but don't know how. Any info would be MUCH appriciated!
How do I care for my miniture roses?
i love these lil plants! i get one every valentines day! the first thing is to plant it in full sun... the more the better! next water everyday for the first two or three days of planting then back off to only once a week! next...this is good stuff......when u see blooms or if it has any already go ahead a cut the top 2 inches of the plant off.. even the buds..... cuz the bush will replace em with a whole lot more! if u do this about once a month ur bush will look like "Carrot Top" by Aug. or so! It'll react nicely to pruning. The new buds don't take that long to show up either... usually by the next morning or two! do this and u'll soon fall in love with these plants!! i have about 12 now and they all get the same treatment! it don't need any fertilizer either. good luck!
Reply:I water mine well every other day, and once a month put some used coffee grounds on the dirt (1/2 tsp), and it is doing great!!
Reply:If you had went to a real garden store rather then Lowe's to purchase plants perhaps one of the knowledgeable workers could have helped you.
Reply:first off by the western garden guide from sunset. then you will know most everything including rose issues. here are some items. MULCH around but not up to the canes of the area beneath the roses. spray a dormant oil on the entire tree after all the leaves have fallen each winter. prune while dormant and remember 95% of all roses bloom on the new growth. dead head spent blooms for longer flower show. fertilize with a basic rose food. do not use high pressure water that may splash upwards onto the foliage from the ground
Reply:Everyday check the soil of that the rose is in if it is dry water it. Only give it enough water to moisten the soil but give it enough to last it throughout the day. Also Miracle-Gro has a special type of fertilizer for roses. I'd visit your local home and garden retailer and see if they have any of that fertilizer for sale.
Reply:They are like regular roses and need lots of sunshine. Probably needs watering every too or three days a week if this warm.(high 80's here). Do Not overwater. The cooler the less water. Hotter more water. You will probably need a systemic insecticide/fertilizer combo to keep the bugs away and keep it nice and green. Water close to the soil to avoid leaves getting wet causing black spot which is a fungal disease.
How do I care for my miniture roses?
i love these lil plants! i get one every valentines day! the first thing is to plant it in full sun... the more the better! next water everyday for the first two or three days of planting then back off to only once a week! next...this is good stuff......when u see blooms or if it has any already go ahead a cut the top 2 inches of the plant off.. even the buds..... cuz the bush will replace em with a whole lot more! if u do this about once a month ur bush will look like "Carrot Top" by Aug. or so! It'll react nicely to pruning. The new buds don't take that long to show up either... usually by the next morning or two! do this and u'll soon fall in love with these plants!! i have about 12 now and they all get the same treatment! it don't need any fertilizer either. good luck!
Reply:I water mine well every other day, and once a month put some used coffee grounds on the dirt (1/2 tsp), and it is doing great!!
Reply:If you had went to a real garden store rather then Lowe's to purchase plants perhaps one of the knowledgeable workers could have helped you.
Reply:first off by the western garden guide from sunset. then you will know most everything including rose issues. here are some items. MULCH around but not up to the canes of the area beneath the roses. spray a dormant oil on the entire tree after all the leaves have fallen each winter. prune while dormant and remember 95% of all roses bloom on the new growth. dead head spent blooms for longer flower show. fertilize with a basic rose food. do not use high pressure water that may splash upwards onto the foliage from the ground
Reply:Everyday check the soil of that the rose is in if it is dry water it. Only give it enough water to moisten the soil but give it enough to last it throughout the day. Also Miracle-Gro has a special type of fertilizer for roses. I'd visit your local home and garden retailer and see if they have any of that fertilizer for sale.
Reply:They are like regular roses and need lots of sunshine. Probably needs watering every too or three days a week if this warm.(high 80's here). Do Not overwater. The cooler the less water. Hotter more water. You will probably need a systemic insecticide/fertilizer combo to keep the bugs away and keep it nice and green. Water close to the soil to avoid leaves getting wet causing black spot which is a fungal disease.
What are some good tips for climbing roses outdoors?
I live near the ocean and most of my backyard is sand. I want to plant some climbing rose bushes out back against our fence. I have never done this before and i need some tips in order to keep them growing and blooming the correct way. How do i get them to grow against the fence ? What month is best ( in Florida) to plant these. Help please.
What are some good tips for climbing roses outdoors?
I don't know where in Florida you are, but if you are close to the coast, you will need to amend the soil with some organic matter like compost so the soil will hold water and nutrients. Sandy soil is pretty sterile otherwise, and roses are fertilizer pigs.
You can plant roses any time except the height of summer. They will adjust best in fall through late spring--now is a great time to get them started.
You already have a fence, so decide what you want to use for support. You can purchase a separate trellis, or just attach some heavy wires to the fence to train the rose canes (branches) through. Be sure the supports are sturdy thought. You want the canes to be secure so a good windstorm won't knock it over. If you opt for a trellis, be sure to wire or bolt it to the fence, or find some other way to keep it in place.
Once you have some type of support for the canes, then amend your soil and plant your rose being careful not to bury it--the stems should be above ground where the soil was in the pot. Lots of people bury plants by putting them in the soil too deeply, just keep the soil level the same as it is in the pot.
Once rosa is planted, apply a nice mulch on the top of the soil to keep down weeds, conserve water, and cool the soil. Be sure to have some sort of boundary between the rose bush and the grass--it is no fun weeding among thorns.
As the bush grows, weave the canes through your supports so it is trained to look how you want. Despite their reputation, roses are very sturdy. I moved three rose bushes 1,000 miles in a sealed box in a moving van and eight years later they are still alive and well. You won't kill it by training it. If a branch breaks, cut it cleanly with pruners and try again with the next one.
Roses do die of thirst and neglect. They are hungry and must be fertilized regularly in order to bloom. Florida has several different climates based on location, so I would talk to your local nursery about when you should fertilize, and when you should let the plant rest. There are hundreds of books on rose gardening, a trip to the local library should be helpful in learning more on rose culture, how to properly prune roses, and tips on selecting varieties for your area.
One word of caution if you are close to the coast, salt spray is not a friend of roses. The salt will build up in the soil and the roses may never be what you are dreaming of regardless of how well you care for them. If you have any concerns, try one or two roses and see how they do. Bougainville is a beautiful vine with gorgeous color that loves hot and humid weather--and doesn't mind sandy, salty areas.
Good luck and happy gardening.
Reply:Yikes! Okay first off, you're going to have to ammend the soil, roses are demanding and like to 'keep their feet wet'. Add mulch, something more clay-like to add substance to the soil, and peat moss to held it retain water. Secondly, Florida is pretty damn humid, you'll have trouble with powedery mildew and black spot. Stay away from tea roses, get something more like a nice floribunda.You can actually get really good books that tell you which breed of rose does best in your climate. As far as how to train them, you can tie them, honestly I have been know to use garden stakes with zip ties to force my roses to conform. You won't need to garden stakes but zip ties can help train them to grow in the right direction around and through the fence. Things to remember with roses, never get the leaves wet if you can help it, keep them free of dead growth or overgrowth, always prune them at a 5 leaf stem, and/or an outward facing bud, not where the bud nearest to the top is facing inward, otherwise you'll end up with a huge branch growing right through the middle that will need to be pruned for hygenic reasons. Do spray for aphids, stem girdlers, ect, they'll eff up your plant. Also, prune back spent blossoms immediately to encourage further bloom. Space the roses away from all other plants, they like their 'personal space'.
The great thing about Florida is the sunny days really do bring out the beauty in the plants there and with a little work you could have spectacular roses.
What are some good tips for climbing roses outdoors?
I don't know where in Florida you are, but if you are close to the coast, you will need to amend the soil with some organic matter like compost so the soil will hold water and nutrients. Sandy soil is pretty sterile otherwise, and roses are fertilizer pigs.
You can plant roses any time except the height of summer. They will adjust best in fall through late spring--now is a great time to get them started.
You already have a fence, so decide what you want to use for support. You can purchase a separate trellis, or just attach some heavy wires to the fence to train the rose canes (branches) through. Be sure the supports are sturdy thought. You want the canes to be secure so a good windstorm won't knock it over. If you opt for a trellis, be sure to wire or bolt it to the fence, or find some other way to keep it in place.
Once you have some type of support for the canes, then amend your soil and plant your rose being careful not to bury it--the stems should be above ground where the soil was in the pot. Lots of people bury plants by putting them in the soil too deeply, just keep the soil level the same as it is in the pot.
Once rosa is planted, apply a nice mulch on the top of the soil to keep down weeds, conserve water, and cool the soil. Be sure to have some sort of boundary between the rose bush and the grass--it is no fun weeding among thorns.
As the bush grows, weave the canes through your supports so it is trained to look how you want. Despite their reputation, roses are very sturdy. I moved three rose bushes 1,000 miles in a sealed box in a moving van and eight years later they are still alive and well. You won't kill it by training it. If a branch breaks, cut it cleanly with pruners and try again with the next one.
Roses do die of thirst and neglect. They are hungry and must be fertilized regularly in order to bloom. Florida has several different climates based on location, so I would talk to your local nursery about when you should fertilize, and when you should let the plant rest. There are hundreds of books on rose gardening, a trip to the local library should be helpful in learning more on rose culture, how to properly prune roses, and tips on selecting varieties for your area.
One word of caution if you are close to the coast, salt spray is not a friend of roses. The salt will build up in the soil and the roses may never be what you are dreaming of regardless of how well you care for them. If you have any concerns, try one or two roses and see how they do. Bougainville is a beautiful vine with gorgeous color that loves hot and humid weather--and doesn't mind sandy, salty areas.
Good luck and happy gardening.
Reply:Yikes! Okay first off, you're going to have to ammend the soil, roses are demanding and like to 'keep their feet wet'. Add mulch, something more clay-like to add substance to the soil, and peat moss to held it retain water. Secondly, Florida is pretty damn humid, you'll have trouble with powedery mildew and black spot. Stay away from tea roses, get something more like a nice floribunda.You can actually get really good books that tell you which breed of rose does best in your climate. As far as how to train them, you can tie them, honestly I have been know to use garden stakes with zip ties to force my roses to conform. You won't need to garden stakes but zip ties can help train them to grow in the right direction around and through the fence. Things to remember with roses, never get the leaves wet if you can help it, keep them free of dead growth or overgrowth, always prune them at a 5 leaf stem, and/or an outward facing bud, not where the bud nearest to the top is facing inward, otherwise you'll end up with a huge branch growing right through the middle that will need to be pruned for hygenic reasons. Do spray for aphids, stem girdlers, ect, they'll eff up your plant. Also, prune back spent blossoms immediately to encourage further bloom. Space the roses away from all other plants, they like their 'personal space'.
The great thing about Florida is the sunny days really do bring out the beauty in the plants there and with a little work you could have spectacular roses.
My Roses are a bust this year, should I dig them up and start over?
Got them at home depot and followed all the directions to the letter, yet they looked like toro poop poop. My mother bought three of the same at the same time and hers turned out the same way. Yet two others she bought at a nursery, and had the same care are beautiful. different brands?
My Roses are a bust this year, should I dig them up and start over?
MASTER GARDENER TO THE RESCUE
having won every Rose show i entered (both of them) let me tell you something that most people do not understand about buying plants in a year around gardening area. large companies buy in bulk and ship to their stores all over the country. some plants do better in some areas then in others. an example is citrus. one type of orange tree may do great along the coast, yet 15 miles inland it's a bust. Roses are a lot like that, but on a larger scale. a best Rose in florida can turn out to be a total waste of time in california. unless you want to waste another entire growing year in the hopes your $6 Home Depot Roses may come around, my almost 20 years as a certified MASTER GARDENER suggests you pitch 'um and replace them from a local nursery where they only buy and sell plants that do well in your own neighborhood.
contact the American Rose Society for o Rose rating booklet and use it when shopping for Roses. I never buy a Rose with a rating below 8.5. A pretty picture on the package does not mean a pretty Rose bush.
also contact your local univ extension office and ask a MASTER GARDENER for advise for your own area.
follow these directions and you'll thank me next year at this time.
Reply:if they were very stressed, I would start over
Reply:One thing I know about plants is that they have good years and bad years. I was about ready to chop down my little maple tree for the first three years, then in year four, it took off and is now awesomely beautiful. Give all your plants a chance. Sometimes the conditions in your area just won't be optimal, and other years they'll do great.
Reply:Cut them way back, just a couple of inches above the lowest leaves. Next spring when they leaf out, use fertilizer spikes that contain insect control.Pound them into the ground around the roses. It usually takes roses a couple of years to look good. Be patient.
Reply:Some plants take at least a season to do well, don't give up so quickly! A lot of factors could have affected them. Keep your receipt, Home Depot has a year guarantee on plants so you can get your money back next year if they don't come back. I almost dug up some Iris that I planted because they had not come up the following year..but the 2nd year they finally did and are GORGEOUS!
Hotel Blu
My Roses are a bust this year, should I dig them up and start over?
MASTER GARDENER TO THE RESCUE
having won every Rose show i entered (both of them) let me tell you something that most people do not understand about buying plants in a year around gardening area. large companies buy in bulk and ship to their stores all over the country. some plants do better in some areas then in others. an example is citrus. one type of orange tree may do great along the coast, yet 15 miles inland it's a bust. Roses are a lot like that, but on a larger scale. a best Rose in florida can turn out to be a total waste of time in california. unless you want to waste another entire growing year in the hopes your $6 Home Depot Roses may come around, my almost 20 years as a certified MASTER GARDENER suggests you pitch 'um and replace them from a local nursery where they only buy and sell plants that do well in your own neighborhood.
contact the American Rose Society for o Rose rating booklet and use it when shopping for Roses. I never buy a Rose with a rating below 8.5. A pretty picture on the package does not mean a pretty Rose bush.
also contact your local univ extension office and ask a MASTER GARDENER for advise for your own area.
follow these directions and you'll thank me next year at this time.
Reply:if they were very stressed, I would start over
Reply:One thing I know about plants is that they have good years and bad years. I was about ready to chop down my little maple tree for the first three years, then in year four, it took off and is now awesomely beautiful. Give all your plants a chance. Sometimes the conditions in your area just won't be optimal, and other years they'll do great.
Reply:Cut them way back, just a couple of inches above the lowest leaves. Next spring when they leaf out, use fertilizer spikes that contain insect control.Pound them into the ground around the roses. It usually takes roses a couple of years to look good. Be patient.
Reply:Some plants take at least a season to do well, don't give up so quickly! A lot of factors could have affected them. Keep your receipt, Home Depot has a year guarantee on plants so you can get your money back next year if they don't come back. I almost dug up some Iris that I planted because they had not come up the following year..but the 2nd year they finally did and are GORGEOUS!
Hotel Blu
I bought a dozen Yellow Roses, but only ONE of the 12 roses had visible stamen inside. Is this normal? Why?
I guess my questions are:
-why only 1 of them had lots of visible stamen?
-Is it because it's not a rose?
A picture can be provided upon request.
Thanks,
Peter
I bought a dozen Yellow Roses, but only ONE of the 12 roses had visible stamen inside. Is this normal? Why?
i would want my money back you bought twelve roses not 11.
-why only 1 of them had lots of visible stamen?
-Is it because it's not a rose?
A picture can be provided upon request.
Thanks,
Peter
I bought a dozen Yellow Roses, but only ONE of the 12 roses had visible stamen inside. Is this normal? Why?
i would want my money back you bought twelve roses not 11.
How long does it take grafted roses to bloom?
I did a science project, but my grafts were unsuccessful, and I'd like to know how long it will take for my second try to work.
How long does it take grafted roses to bloom?
Hey Pink,
My guess is if you get the graft to work, that will take 30 days to mend, and begin to produce shoots from the buds. Then another 30 days minimum for a rose to bloom. That assumes all conditions are optimal for growth.
How long does it take grafted roses to bloom?
Hey Pink,
My guess is if you get the graft to work, that will take 30 days to mend, and begin to produce shoots from the buds. Then another 30 days minimum for a rose to bloom. That assumes all conditions are optimal for growth.
Out of the 18 plants in the garden one third are roses. how many are roses?
my brother thinks its fricken 1 rose so im trying to explain it to him.
Out of the 18 plants in the garden one third are roses. how many are roses?
18 diveded by 3 = 6
Reply:Well that would be 6! good luck and be easy on your brother... show him 18 pennies in 3 groups of 6 and try explaining that way :-)
Reply:llen,
One third of 18 is 6... six plants equal one third of the total amount of plants in your garden..
Reply:Prove he's wrong.
Go find 18 items. Then make 3 equal piles and make your brother count one of the piles.
Reply:6
Out of the 18 plants in the garden one third are roses. how many are roses?
18 diveded by 3 = 6
Reply:Well that would be 6! good luck and be easy on your brother... show him 18 pennies in 3 groups of 6 and try explaining that way :-)
Reply:llen,
One third of 18 is 6... six plants equal one third of the total amount of plants in your garden..
Reply:Prove he's wrong.
Go find 18 items. Then make 3 equal piles and make your brother count one of the piles.
Reply:6
What's the most effective way to dry roses?
If I let them dry once they start dying, the petals turn all brown and smell weird. But, I don't want to kill fresh roses because good ones aren't really cheap. Any tips?
What's the most effective way to dry roses?
I am with beautilicious88. Drying between a few sheets of newspaper with a book on top seems to work well, especially to get the colour you want.
Otherwise, for future reference, the hair spray thing appears to work really well also. You might want to try both ways.
--That Cheeky Lad
Reply:The MOST effective way? Freeze-dry it.
Most people don't have vaccuum chambers, or access to them, so you probably won't be able to do that.
(Freeze-drying isn't just putting it in a freezer - it's putting it in a vaccuum chamber and sucking out the air, and the water along with it).
Reply:The easiest way to dry Roses is to remove all the leaves and hang the flower stems in a warm dry place i.e. kitchen or airing cupboard.
Leave them for approx' 8 - 10 weeks and they should be crisp and dry. I made my Daughter-in-law's wedding bouquet this way and she still has it after 4 years.
Reply:Put it in the middle of a big book, a heavy one preferably. Leave it for a number of days, maybe a week or 2 or untill it dries to your satisfaction.
Reply:if you still want them to look vibrant you have to bury them completly in silica gel granules and do it when they are still alive and looking good. You can also dry them in air hanging upside-down, but you can;t retain the color as well.
Reply:i always spray them with hair spray and hang them upside down it keeps the colors really well
Reply:The best way is to take them out of the water before they open, too much, and hang them upside down in a dark warm room. Tie a bunch with string and hang from a hanger. After 3-4 days spray with hairspray. Leave them to dry 3-4 weeks, (.still upside down).They will retain most of their colour and last a few years. Good luck!
Reply:freeze them
Reply:Air Drying: (The easiest method)
You will need:
Clippers
Basket or Container
Rubber Bands
The secret to air drying roses is to dry the flowers as quickly as possible. Select stems of rose blooms a few days before their prime, and only the perfect blooms. Past prime roses usually drop their petals too easy when dried, and damaged blooms are unsightly in dried arrangements. Pick only on dry days (mid-morning is best) -- avoid any and all contamination from rain and dew.
Remove the lower leaves from the stems, then using rubber bands to fasten, group harvested roses together in small bunches, being careful that no blooms touch each other. Hang the individual bunches upside down in a dry, dark, warm area. A clothes hanger in an empty closet works great, or from the ceiling in a kitchen.
Air drying times vary with humidity, but the roses should dry within five to ten days normally.
Drying With Silica Gel:
You will need:
Clippers
Air Tight Containers (cookie tins)
Egg Cartons
Small Paint Brush
Florist Wire
Small Spoon
Silica Gel
Select rose blooms a few days before their prime, and only the perfect blooms that are completely dry, no dew. Past prime roses usually drop their petals too easy when dried, and damaged blooms are unsightly in dried arrangements. Pick only on dry days (mid-morning is best) -- avoid any and all contamination from rain and dew.
Purchased at a craft or nursery supply store, Silica gel looks like sugar with small blue crystals in it, and can be used repeatedly, making the cost fairly practical. The gel works as a desiccant that pulls moisture out of the flowers, resulting in spectacular dried blooms. The flowers appear almost fresh, although the color darkens somewhat.
To reactivate the gel after original use, place it in a baking tin in a low temperature (200°F) oven for about an hour.
Cut egg cartons to fit inside the airtight containers. The egg cartons will support the shape of the individual rose blooms. Slowly pour silica into the bottom of the carton. Carefully place each rose in separate cups of the egg carton, then cover each with silica. Close the container tight.
Check the roses after a couple of days to see if they are dry. Don't leave them in too long or they become overly crisp. Tip the container to remove the silica and handle the roses carefully. Lift them out with a small spoon. Store the flowers in a cardboard box with a layer of silica gel in the bottom to prevent them from becoming damp (roses will reabsorb water outside the box).
Spray the blooms with an inexpensive hair spray, or sealer from a craft store, to preserve the color and make the roses less fragile to handle. Dried flower arrangements will last 6 to 12 months, or longer, if you protect them from moisture and direct sunlight. Store the arrangements in plastic containers. To freshen up the design, re-spray with a sealer or use a hair dryer on the lowest setting.
Reply:I just hang them up side down...and let them stay like that for a few days.
Reply:Silica gel in the microwave is easy!
http://www.pioneerthinking.com/vg_dryros...
Reply:Well Ive done this before... first off... when you buy the roses, right away hang them upside down so they dont start to fall to the side. Then wait a day or two till they really bloom out then HAIRSPRAY them. They will look sooo beautiful. Ive done this and they looked soo nice even a week later! Goodluck!
Reply:try putting them in the microwave???
Reply:micowave them
sandals church
What's the most effective way to dry roses?
I am with beautilicious88. Drying between a few sheets of newspaper with a book on top seems to work well, especially to get the colour you want.
Otherwise, for future reference, the hair spray thing appears to work really well also. You might want to try both ways.
--That Cheeky Lad
Reply:The MOST effective way? Freeze-dry it.
Most people don't have vaccuum chambers, or access to them, so you probably won't be able to do that.
(Freeze-drying isn't just putting it in a freezer - it's putting it in a vaccuum chamber and sucking out the air, and the water along with it).
Reply:The easiest way to dry Roses is to remove all the leaves and hang the flower stems in a warm dry place i.e. kitchen or airing cupboard.
Leave them for approx' 8 - 10 weeks and they should be crisp and dry. I made my Daughter-in-law's wedding bouquet this way and she still has it after 4 years.
Reply:Put it in the middle of a big book, a heavy one preferably. Leave it for a number of days, maybe a week or 2 or untill it dries to your satisfaction.
Reply:if you still want them to look vibrant you have to bury them completly in silica gel granules and do it when they are still alive and looking good. You can also dry them in air hanging upside-down, but you can;t retain the color as well.
Reply:i always spray them with hair spray and hang them upside down it keeps the colors really well
Reply:The best way is to take them out of the water before they open, too much, and hang them upside down in a dark warm room. Tie a bunch with string and hang from a hanger. After 3-4 days spray with hairspray. Leave them to dry 3-4 weeks, (.still upside down).They will retain most of their colour and last a few years. Good luck!
Reply:freeze them
Reply:Air Drying: (The easiest method)
You will need:
Clippers
Basket or Container
Rubber Bands
The secret to air drying roses is to dry the flowers as quickly as possible. Select stems of rose blooms a few days before their prime, and only the perfect blooms. Past prime roses usually drop their petals too easy when dried, and damaged blooms are unsightly in dried arrangements. Pick only on dry days (mid-morning is best) -- avoid any and all contamination from rain and dew.
Remove the lower leaves from the stems, then using rubber bands to fasten, group harvested roses together in small bunches, being careful that no blooms touch each other. Hang the individual bunches upside down in a dry, dark, warm area. A clothes hanger in an empty closet works great, or from the ceiling in a kitchen.
Air drying times vary with humidity, but the roses should dry within five to ten days normally.
Drying With Silica Gel:
You will need:
Clippers
Air Tight Containers (cookie tins)
Egg Cartons
Small Paint Brush
Florist Wire
Small Spoon
Silica Gel
Select rose blooms a few days before their prime, and only the perfect blooms that are completely dry, no dew. Past prime roses usually drop their petals too easy when dried, and damaged blooms are unsightly in dried arrangements. Pick only on dry days (mid-morning is best) -- avoid any and all contamination from rain and dew.
Purchased at a craft or nursery supply store, Silica gel looks like sugar with small blue crystals in it, and can be used repeatedly, making the cost fairly practical. The gel works as a desiccant that pulls moisture out of the flowers, resulting in spectacular dried blooms. The flowers appear almost fresh, although the color darkens somewhat.
To reactivate the gel after original use, place it in a baking tin in a low temperature (200°F) oven for about an hour.
Cut egg cartons to fit inside the airtight containers. The egg cartons will support the shape of the individual rose blooms. Slowly pour silica into the bottom of the carton. Carefully place each rose in separate cups of the egg carton, then cover each with silica. Close the container tight.
Check the roses after a couple of days to see if they are dry. Don't leave them in too long or they become overly crisp. Tip the container to remove the silica and handle the roses carefully. Lift them out with a small spoon. Store the flowers in a cardboard box with a layer of silica gel in the bottom to prevent them from becoming damp (roses will reabsorb water outside the box).
Spray the blooms with an inexpensive hair spray, or sealer from a craft store, to preserve the color and make the roses less fragile to handle. Dried flower arrangements will last 6 to 12 months, or longer, if you protect them from moisture and direct sunlight. Store the arrangements in plastic containers. To freshen up the design, re-spray with a sealer or use a hair dryer on the lowest setting.
Reply:I just hang them up side down...and let them stay like that for a few days.
Reply:Silica gel in the microwave is easy!
http://www.pioneerthinking.com/vg_dryros...
Reply:Well Ive done this before... first off... when you buy the roses, right away hang them upside down so they dont start to fall to the side. Then wait a day or two till they really bloom out then HAIRSPRAY them. They will look sooo beautiful. Ive done this and they looked soo nice even a week later! Goodluck!
Reply:try putting them in the microwave???
Reply:micowave them
sandals church
I am looking for old/unusual teapots with roses on them.Where can I look besides e-bay and RubyLane?
I have recently started a colletion of old tea/coffee pots decorated with roses. I am constantly looking on EBAY, Yahoo, and Ruby Lane. My main objective is not how old they are but how unique and different they are. And of course money has to be considered...I am at the mid to lower end of the scale and can work better with someone that has a layaway plan.
Thanks for any suggestions,
Pat
I am looking for old/unusual teapots with roses on them.Where can I look besides e-bay and RubyLane?
try craigslist.org
Reply:If are you looking to add to a particular collection, there are replacement companies used by insurance carriers for property loses. You may want to search under insurance replacement services, or contact your local insurance agent and ask if they can find out from a property adjuster exactly what particular service they would recommend should you have a loss to one of your collectible editions. If the sets are valuable, you may also consider asking if you should insure them, either as a rider on your policy, or take photos or videotape them, and keep them in a secure place should a loss occur. Find out how they would be covered, if they appreciate in value, and if a loss should occur.
You may also check estate sales or auctions....Good luck! Oh, and one more thing; if it is a known collectible, there may be clubs on it, look on about.com.
Reply:Have you tried Replacements as well?
Thanks for any suggestions,
Pat
I am looking for old/unusual teapots with roses on them.Where can I look besides e-bay and RubyLane?
try craigslist.org
Reply:If are you looking to add to a particular collection, there are replacement companies used by insurance carriers for property loses. You may want to search under insurance replacement services, or contact your local insurance agent and ask if they can find out from a property adjuster exactly what particular service they would recommend should you have a loss to one of your collectible editions. If the sets are valuable, you may also consider asking if you should insure them, either as a rider on your policy, or take photos or videotape them, and keep them in a secure place should a loss occur. Find out how they would be covered, if they appreciate in value, and if a loss should occur.
You may also check estate sales or auctions....Good luck! Oh, and one more thing; if it is a known collectible, there may be clubs on it, look on about.com.
Reply:Have you tried Replacements as well?
What is a good fertilizer for roses?
I just bought a Don Juan and I want to take good care of it. I've read that monthly fertilizers are best, but I don't know what brands are best. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
What is a good fertilizer for roses?
A slow release acidic fertilizer (Mir-Acid).
And oddly, coffee grinds around the base...not piled too high. It works wonders.
Reply:I just joined a garden club and was told to bury a banana (whole or peel) next to the rose. I am assuming that it's the potassium that seems to work. Other than that, make sure you prune it, especially in the fall. Watch for aphids on the leaves and if you notice any, use dish soap and water to clean them. My neighbor planted about 6 roses and didn't know you were supposed to cut the tips when you bought them (they have a waxy substance on the tips). Then, brilliant man that he is, decided to spray my yard for poison ivy and sprayed my rose bush with weed killer. I thoroughly cleansed the area, cut the bush back as far as I could, and while part of it died, the rest is still doing great. So, make sure you clip the branches of the bush when you plant it. Keep the weeds away from it, water it every now and then, and try the banana and Miracle Grow.
Reply:horse poop it does not burn
Reply:Horse manure is supposed to be very good
Reply:I don't know about a good fertilizer--but a good tip i use is to take your used coffee grounds and sprinkle them on the base of the bush. Also be sure to cut them back in the fall for more blooms.
I know I didn't answer your question--but hopefully this would give you some help caring for them.
Reply:As far as above answers, you can check on this helpful site all about taking care Rose plant.
Reply:dog urine .. no lie .. im dead serious
Reply:Composted horse manure for the best results
What is a good fertilizer for roses?
A slow release acidic fertilizer (Mir-Acid).
And oddly, coffee grinds around the base...not piled too high. It works wonders.
Reply:I just joined a garden club and was told to bury a banana (whole or peel) next to the rose. I am assuming that it's the potassium that seems to work. Other than that, make sure you prune it, especially in the fall. Watch for aphids on the leaves and if you notice any, use dish soap and water to clean them. My neighbor planted about 6 roses and didn't know you were supposed to cut the tips when you bought them (they have a waxy substance on the tips). Then, brilliant man that he is, decided to spray my yard for poison ivy and sprayed my rose bush with weed killer. I thoroughly cleansed the area, cut the bush back as far as I could, and while part of it died, the rest is still doing great. So, make sure you clip the branches of the bush when you plant it. Keep the weeds away from it, water it every now and then, and try the banana and Miracle Grow.
Reply:horse poop it does not burn
Reply:Horse manure is supposed to be very good
Reply:I don't know about a good fertilizer--but a good tip i use is to take your used coffee grounds and sprinkle them on the base of the bush. Also be sure to cut them back in the fall for more blooms.
I know I didn't answer your question--but hopefully this would give you some help caring for them.
Reply:As far as above answers, you can check on this helpful site all about taking care Rose plant.
Reply:dog urine .. no lie .. im dead serious
Reply:Composted horse manure for the best results
How do I get my roses to produce more flowers?
I planted them in sun, water them regularly, and gave them plant food. They are very slow growing (climbers) and only one of three has a single flower....and no buds. I really want to have the rose garden nobody promised me!!!!!Help!!!!
How do I get my roses to produce more flowers?
Well, it seems you are doing the right thing by watering regularly and giving them a shot of plant food. Hopefully, you aquired these bushes from the nursery and aren't trying to grow them from the root stock from another rose bush. They should have a bud (swelling) at the base of the plant that each cane grows from. If they are store bought, they should start to produce flowers as they grow. If it is from root stock, it will never produce flowers such as a "grafted" rose bush does. Some of the energy to produce flowers may be lacking due to the plant wanting to grow tall, as this climbing variety does, so all the energy is for top growth. I don't know what kind or type of fertilizer you have been using, but hopefully it doesn't contain alot of nitrogen in its makeup. You can check this by looking at the box or bag and see the numbers that signify the % of each nutrient available per bag. The first number is the total "nitrogen" the second is "phospherous" and the third is "potassium" or potash. For roses you don't want to have alot of nitrogen. This causes more taller, leafy growth, at the expence of flower production. It should contain around 10 - 15% nitrogen. The last two numbers need to be quite a bit higher and will aid in the production of flowers and root developement. Miracle Gro makes a very good liquid soluble fertilizer made specifically for roses. You can get it at any leading garden center, such as Walmart, Home Depot, or Lowes.. Hope this answers some of your concerns.. Good Luck!
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... Billy Ray
Reply:Your very welcome, glad to have helped. And thanks for voting!
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Reply:I was just thinking... I hope they weren't mislabled as being "climbing" and in fact they are a hybrid tea rose or grandflora instead.. Just a thought. Report It
Reply:Roses loves fertilizer. I use rabbit pellets (poop) on mine recently. They love it.
They also like full sun.
I hope this helps.
Reply:idk but i think that it grose by it self if u have another one or just get more seeds to plant them.
Reply:You have to be patient. The first year after planting they "sleep", the second year they "creep" and the third year they "leap"!! It sounds like you are doing everything right so far. After blooming, cut the spent canes off as they will not bloom again, they will only suck energy from the plant that could be used for new canes to produce new flowers. In general, climbing roses only form from horizontialy growing canes.
Reply:when you water them - water at the base - do not sprinkle the whole plant
best of luck!
Reply:You need to trim it. If you observe new branches are going to pop out at the cuts you make. Therefore if you keep it trimmed it will grow faster and it will produce more roses.
Reply:get them drunk, when you water them add a shot of whiskey to the water and also put in a little powdered gelatin, a spoonful of ammonia with the mix and your roses should respond wonderfully, good luck, scott.
p.s. be careful what time of day you water them and don't do this to them ever day but once a week should turn them around.
Reply:Some climbing roses are slow starters. It can be a couple of years before they produce many flowers. Only cut back thin, straggly or dead branches to tidy up in the spring and tie in the branches to supports, either trellis, wire to the walls or fences.
When there have been flowers on your climber, do dead-head after the blooms have faded and you will get further flushes.
How do I get my roses to produce more flowers?
Well, it seems you are doing the right thing by watering regularly and giving them a shot of plant food. Hopefully, you aquired these bushes from the nursery and aren't trying to grow them from the root stock from another rose bush. They should have a bud (swelling) at the base of the plant that each cane grows from. If they are store bought, they should start to produce flowers as they grow. If it is from root stock, it will never produce flowers such as a "grafted" rose bush does. Some of the energy to produce flowers may be lacking due to the plant wanting to grow tall, as this climbing variety does, so all the energy is for top growth. I don't know what kind or type of fertilizer you have been using, but hopefully it doesn't contain alot of nitrogen in its makeup. You can check this by looking at the box or bag and see the numbers that signify the % of each nutrient available per bag. The first number is the total "nitrogen" the second is "phospherous" and the third is "potassium" or potash. For roses you don't want to have alot of nitrogen. This causes more taller, leafy growth, at the expence of flower production. It should contain around 10 - 15% nitrogen. The last two numbers need to be quite a bit higher and will aid in the production of flowers and root developement. Miracle Gro makes a very good liquid soluble fertilizer made specifically for roses. You can get it at any leading garden center, such as Walmart, Home Depot, or Lowes.. Hope this answers some of your concerns.. Good Luck!
http://www.gardenadvice.com/index.cfm/ev...
http://www.miraclegro.com/index.cfm/even...
... Billy Ray
Reply:Your very welcome, glad to have helped. And thanks for voting!
...Billy Ray Report It
Reply:I was just thinking... I hope they weren't mislabled as being "climbing" and in fact they are a hybrid tea rose or grandflora instead.. Just a thought. Report It
Reply:Roses loves fertilizer. I use rabbit pellets (poop) on mine recently. They love it.
They also like full sun.
I hope this helps.
Reply:idk but i think that it grose by it self if u have another one or just get more seeds to plant them.
Reply:You have to be patient. The first year after planting they "sleep", the second year they "creep" and the third year they "leap"!! It sounds like you are doing everything right so far. After blooming, cut the spent canes off as they will not bloom again, they will only suck energy from the plant that could be used for new canes to produce new flowers. In general, climbing roses only form from horizontialy growing canes.
Reply:when you water them - water at the base - do not sprinkle the whole plant
best of luck!
Reply:You need to trim it. If you observe new branches are going to pop out at the cuts you make. Therefore if you keep it trimmed it will grow faster and it will produce more roses.
Reply:get them drunk, when you water them add a shot of whiskey to the water and also put in a little powdered gelatin, a spoonful of ammonia with the mix and your roses should respond wonderfully, good luck, scott.
p.s. be careful what time of day you water them and don't do this to them ever day but once a week should turn them around.
Reply:Some climbing roses are slow starters. It can be a couple of years before they produce many flowers. Only cut back thin, straggly or dead branches to tidy up in the spring and tie in the branches to supports, either trellis, wire to the walls or fences.
When there have been flowers on your climber, do dead-head after the blooms have faded and you will get further flushes.
Besides roses, what other flowers are RED and look nice?
I'm getting married in November and I want to use red flowers in my centerpieces, but I don't want to use typical roses.
Besides roses, what other flowers are RED and look nice?
Go to google images and search under "red flowers" or go to proflowers.com, where you can search for gift bouquets that specifically have mainly red flowers. In the description it should have the flower names.
Reply:Tulips, or Gerbera daisies would be beautiful --maybe with some alstromeria(peruvian lilies).
Reply:I personally love Gerber Daises ... They come in a variety of bold colors including red and they are hardy enough to last through your entire ceremony and reception without looking beat up.
Tulips would also be a good choice for many of the same reasons.
Reply:Lilies come in red, but, it may have to be a special order. You can use one in the center of white daisies. You could also go to your local flower shop and peruse their coolers and get prices, that will help you decide.
Reply:carnations
Reply:Tulips, snapdragons...
Reply:Amaryllis' are beautiful and red. Congratulations on your wedding!
Reply:http://www.yaoflowers.com/ Lilies:Order lilies fresh from the fields, and have them delivered straight to your loved one's door. YaoFlowers has a wide variety of bright and beautiful lily bouquets to choose from, including stargazer, oriental, Asiatic and Peruvian lilies. With magnificent colors and fragrant scents, lilies are sure to brighten someone's day. For the ultimate Easter gift, send white Easter lilies that are only available for delivery one week out of the year.Lilies DeliveredTo ensure long-lasting freshness, our lilies are shipped fresh from the grower's fields. These lilies are delicately hand picked, tied, and securely packaged in a specially designed gift box that includes your message. Because our lilies bypass extended stays in storerooms and coolers, we are able to guarantee absolute freshness. Send lilies from YaoFlowers.com http://www.yaoflowers.com/lilies-LIL/
Reply:You can use different types of gingers....or bright red plumerias. Both of those are wonderfully fragrant as well.
Reply:Carnations, hydrangeas, tulips, mums.
Reply:carnations, www.classycandlesandweddings.net
Reply:RED CARNATIONS - AND THEY LAST A LONG TIME
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Besides roses, what other flowers are RED and look nice?
Go to google images and search under "red flowers" or go to proflowers.com, where you can search for gift bouquets that specifically have mainly red flowers. In the description it should have the flower names.
Reply:Tulips, or Gerbera daisies would be beautiful --maybe with some alstromeria(peruvian lilies).
Reply:I personally love Gerber Daises ... They come in a variety of bold colors including red and they are hardy enough to last through your entire ceremony and reception without looking beat up.
Tulips would also be a good choice for many of the same reasons.
Reply:Lilies come in red, but, it may have to be a special order. You can use one in the center of white daisies. You could also go to your local flower shop and peruse their coolers and get prices, that will help you decide.
Reply:carnations
Reply:Tulips, snapdragons...
Reply:Amaryllis' are beautiful and red. Congratulations on your wedding!
Reply:http://www.yaoflowers.com/ Lilies:Order lilies fresh from the fields, and have them delivered straight to your loved one's door. YaoFlowers has a wide variety of bright and beautiful lily bouquets to choose from, including stargazer, oriental, Asiatic and Peruvian lilies. With magnificent colors and fragrant scents, lilies are sure to brighten someone's day. For the ultimate Easter gift, send white Easter lilies that are only available for delivery one week out of the year.Lilies DeliveredTo ensure long-lasting freshness, our lilies are shipped fresh from the grower's fields. These lilies are delicately hand picked, tied, and securely packaged in a specially designed gift box that includes your message. Because our lilies bypass extended stays in storerooms and coolers, we are able to guarantee absolute freshness. Send lilies from YaoFlowers.com http://www.yaoflowers.com/lilies-LIL/
Reply:You can use different types of gingers....or bright red plumerias. Both of those are wonderfully fragrant as well.
Reply:Carnations, hydrangeas, tulips, mums.
Reply:carnations, www.classycandlesandweddings.net
Reply:RED CARNATIONS - AND THEY LAST A LONG TIME
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QUESTION FOR ROSE LOVERS; Can roses be planted in a container and transplanted in the fall?
I have a bare root rose that is being transplanted from another home to mine. The ground is too wet to plant and I'm afraid that if I wait it will damage the root. If I plant it in a large container will it be safe to replant in the fall?
QUESTION FOR ROSE LOVERS; Can roses be planted in a container and transplanted in the fall?
Yes!
Reply:yes no problem-with ground being wet thats a plus can plant now
Reply:I can't imagine how the ground being wet could be a bad thing..unless ur thinking it will wash away?
But yes...you can put it into a nice pot with good soil and amendments and it will be fine as long as it gets good care and sunshine. Roses are really very hardy plants after all.
QUESTION FOR ROSE LOVERS; Can roses be planted in a container and transplanted in the fall?
Yes!
Reply:yes no problem-with ground being wet thats a plus can plant now
Reply:I can't imagine how the ground being wet could be a bad thing..unless ur thinking it will wash away?
But yes...you can put it into a nice pot with good soil and amendments and it will be fine as long as it gets good care and sunshine. Roses are really very hardy plants after all.
How to create sugar/icing roses on cupcakes?
I need a brief explanation and the steps.
Thank you
How to create sugar/icing roses on cupcakes?
Here's a link that tells and shows you just what to do. It's not nearly as difficult as you think!
http://www.sugarcraft.com/catalog/misc/l...
Good luck!
Reply:It's really difficult to do it yourself from scratch - you need to pick fresh rose petals, dip them in egg white and sugar and then let them dry off in the sunlight, turning them without breaking them ... all in all it's worth a trip to the speciality deli to buy them!
Thank you
How to create sugar/icing roses on cupcakes?
Here's a link that tells and shows you just what to do. It's not nearly as difficult as you think!
http://www.sugarcraft.com/catalog/misc/l...
Good luck!
Reply:It's really difficult to do it yourself from scratch - you need to pick fresh rose petals, dip them in egg white and sugar and then let them dry off in the sunlight, turning them without breaking them ... all in all it's worth a trip to the speciality deli to buy them!
How do I produce perfect roses without it becoming a pain?
I have been a keen rose grower for several years, but recently after aquiring an allotment, I have been having problems with them the likes of which i've never experienced before. Mildew, aphids, mould, but most concerning of all, every time I bend over to pull the many weeds that are sprouting from the roots, someone comes up behind me and sticks a hoe up my backside. I wouldn't mind normally, but these days my piles wont allow it. Any suggestions?
How do I produce perfect roses without it becoming a pain?
Bad language for the person with a hoe, to begin with.
You're probably downwind of all sorts of nasties from the other allotments. Plus, unfortunately, mildew and black spot occur most frequently in *clean* air, darn it. Also, are neighbours' plants preventing yours from getting the sun they need?
If you're an established rose grower you should already know the importance of good soil preparation, choice of variety, when and when not to feed. The best bit of good news is that you can still get Armatillox, as I discovered only recently. This is the chemical that used to be used whenever one wanted to prevent rose sickness - e.g. planting a new rose where an old one lived - and dreaded lurgis like honey fungus. It will sterilise the soil and so stop the spores from many nasties from over-wintering and reinfecting your plants in Spring. In common with many people, I thought that it had been taken completely off the market because of some European Union directive. It hasn't. You can get it in garden centres - they are just not allowed to talk with you about its previous uses, although the formula is exactly the same as before; so now it is labelled as a path cleaner. So this autumn I've been busy sterilising the soil underneath my poor sick roses and covering them with mulch, as well as using it in milder concentration as a wash.
That won't solve everything, but its absence left a great gap in the gardener's toolkit and I was to pleased to find that it's still around. Just don't mention The War (against mildew, black spot, etc.) 'cos the garden centre folk will clam up and not talk about it.
Hope that helps a bit.
Reply:1. don't bend over. stoop or kneel to reach the weeds.
2. smack "someone" up the side of the head with that hoe.
3. make up better stories.
Reply:Keep the fertilizer up to them.- as they are hungry feeders
Add extra potassium - to make leaf cell walls stronger and stop fungi penetrating
Spray for fungi (black spot) every 2 weeks
Use systemic pesticides for insects(will last longer in the plant)
Prune regularly
How do I produce perfect roses without it becoming a pain?
Bad language for the person with a hoe, to begin with.
You're probably downwind of all sorts of nasties from the other allotments. Plus, unfortunately, mildew and black spot occur most frequently in *clean* air, darn it. Also, are neighbours' plants preventing yours from getting the sun they need?
If you're an established rose grower you should already know the importance of good soil preparation, choice of variety, when and when not to feed. The best bit of good news is that you can still get Armatillox, as I discovered only recently. This is the chemical that used to be used whenever one wanted to prevent rose sickness - e.g. planting a new rose where an old one lived - and dreaded lurgis like honey fungus. It will sterilise the soil and so stop the spores from many nasties from over-wintering and reinfecting your plants in Spring. In common with many people, I thought that it had been taken completely off the market because of some European Union directive. It hasn't. You can get it in garden centres - they are just not allowed to talk with you about its previous uses, although the formula is exactly the same as before; so now it is labelled as a path cleaner. So this autumn I've been busy sterilising the soil underneath my poor sick roses and covering them with mulch, as well as using it in milder concentration as a wash.
That won't solve everything, but its absence left a great gap in the gardener's toolkit and I was to pleased to find that it's still around. Just don't mention The War (against mildew, black spot, etc.) 'cos the garden centre folk will clam up and not talk about it.
Hope that helps a bit.
Reply:1. don't bend over. stoop or kneel to reach the weeds.
2. smack "someone" up the side of the head with that hoe.
3. make up better stories.
Reply:Keep the fertilizer up to them.- as they are hungry feeders
Add extra potassium - to make leaf cell walls stronger and stop fungi penetrating
Spray for fungi (black spot) every 2 weeks
Use systemic pesticides for insects(will last longer in the plant)
Prune regularly
Planting roses that are nearly dead?
I bought a few rose bushes at a huge discount that are nearly dead. I've already planted them with some basic potting soil. Are there some products or techniques that can help these roses grow quickly if at all? How often should I water them and should I add fertilizer? Thank you.
Planting roses that are nearly dead?
The answer above this is pretty much on the mark.
If you prune them right back, then they are able to put their energy into surviving and regenerating, rather than having to support foliage.
Be harsh with your pruning! The harder back you prune them, the more chance they will have to survive. Make sure you leave a few fresh buds though, for regrowth.
Reply:In addition to the last answer, prune the branches, leaving just a few leaves on each.
Reply:I can't guarantee they will survive, but make sure you water deeply and do it daily. I use Miracle Gro and follow the directions so you don't stress them with too much fertilizer.
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Planting roses that are nearly dead?
The answer above this is pretty much on the mark.
If you prune them right back, then they are able to put their energy into surviving and regenerating, rather than having to support foliage.
Be harsh with your pruning! The harder back you prune them, the more chance they will have to survive. Make sure you leave a few fresh buds though, for regrowth.
Reply:In addition to the last answer, prune the branches, leaving just a few leaves on each.
Reply:I can't guarantee they will survive, but make sure you water deeply and do it daily. I use Miracle Gro and follow the directions so you don't stress them with too much fertilizer.
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How do you make fabric roses for millinery?
Does anyone know of a book or classes that teach milliners how to make beautiful flowers to trim hats?
I searched the web and found one class in London. Are there resources in the United States? Chicago would be the best location for me, or a good book on the subject would help.
How do you make fabric roses for millinery?
this site has several millinery books online, with the most info I've ever seen in one place. There are several complete books on the site - all for free.
http://vintagesewing.info/category.html#...
Reply:I have a lot of respect for artisans who make their own trims! Here is one place to start:
http://www.silk-flower-smart.com/making-...
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Reply:I watch the carol duvall show on hgtv and she has instructions on her website by helen gibb who is an expert on making ribbon flowers. do a search for helen gibb and you can see what's there. also her books are listed. I think the books are available used, but they are still pretty expensive. go to www.hgtv.com and find the carol duvall show and then search for helen gibb.
Reply:instructions on line free, just google fabric roses or ribbon roses
I searched the web and found one class in London. Are there resources in the United States? Chicago would be the best location for me, or a good book on the subject would help.
How do you make fabric roses for millinery?
this site has several millinery books online, with the most info I've ever seen in one place. There are several complete books on the site - all for free.
http://vintagesewing.info/category.html#...
Reply:I have a lot of respect for artisans who make their own trims! Here is one place to start:
http://www.silk-flower-smart.com/making-...
.
Reply:I watch the carol duvall show on hgtv and she has instructions on her website by helen gibb who is an expert on making ribbon flowers. do a search for helen gibb and you can see what's there. also her books are listed. I think the books are available used, but they are still pretty expensive. go to www.hgtv.com and find the carol duvall show and then search for helen gibb.
Reply:instructions on line free, just google fabric roses or ribbon roses
How do I get roses to grow in area with little sun?
I live on the east side of a mountain and the house blocks much of the garden during the morning hours. Any ideas?
How do I get roses to grow in area with little sun?
Yes. Put the roses someplace else, where they will get at least 5-6 hours of sun a day.
Put shade loving flowers and plant in the yard to the east. Hostas, violas, cyclamen, astillbe, climbing flase hydrangea vine, lilly of the valley, impatiens, rhododendrons...there are others. The list of plant that grow inthe shade is much shorter than ones that like sun, but they are out there. Ask at your local nursery, and they can porbably show you what will work in your area and plant hardiness zone in mostly shade.
I wish there was a way to make roses happy in mostly shade, but there simply isn't.
Reply:You may be setting yourself up for disappointment if you don't have a good sunny spot for roses. The get fungal problems if they do not get enough sun. Not very pretty when they are covered in blackspot or mildew. If there is a spot there that gets 5 or 6 hours of sun, you could probably grow roses.
How do I get roses to grow in area with little sun?
Yes. Put the roses someplace else, where they will get at least 5-6 hours of sun a day.
Put shade loving flowers and plant in the yard to the east. Hostas, violas, cyclamen, astillbe, climbing flase hydrangea vine, lilly of the valley, impatiens, rhododendrons...there are others. The list of plant that grow inthe shade is much shorter than ones that like sun, but they are out there. Ask at your local nursery, and they can porbably show you what will work in your area and plant hardiness zone in mostly shade.
I wish there was a way to make roses happy in mostly shade, but there simply isn't.
Reply:You may be setting yourself up for disappointment if you don't have a good sunny spot for roses. The get fungal problems if they do not get enough sun. Not very pretty when they are covered in blackspot or mildew. If there is a spot there that gets 5 or 6 hours of sun, you could probably grow roses.
How do I preserve roses when they are delivered before I give them to the person?
I am ordering flowers and they will come to my home during the day when no one is home (they will leave them at the door). Is it okay to leave them there in the box outside for a few hours until I can pick them up? Sending them somewhere else is not an option.
Once I get them I will give them to the person later that night. Can I just throw them in the fridge while still in the box until then?
How do I preserve roses when they are delivered before I give them to the person?
Leaving them outside depends on the outside temps. If higher than 50 they could begin to wilt if not in any water. Certainly they should not be left out in direct sun or a hot space.Cold temps in the fridge will keep the blooms from opening before presentation. Upon your arrival home cut each stem a half inch off under water to prevent air bubbles from getting inside the stem and block the intake of water. Set the roses in a clean vase of water and allow them time to drink up water to freshen up. Then you may repack and remove them for transport and repeat the above process daily to allow for the longest life of the cut roses.
Reply:Yes. Just put them in your refrigerator. The same way that they keep the flowers in those big coolers at the florists and in grocery stores, etc. You may want to call the florist that is going to deliver them and let them know to deliver as close to when you will be home as possible, and to make sure that the flowers have water caps on the stems. If it is warm outside and they are left for long, you run the risk of them wilting. You may just want to skip the ordering and stop at a florist on your way home from work instead!
Reply:Where do you live? Is it hot? Cold? Is the area covered? or protected from the elements? Do you have a neighbor that can put them in the fridge or house , until you get home?
There are two stages to preserving roses.
The first stage calls for using distilled or soft water because it contains very little salts. Both sources of water will adjust to the proper pH level in the least amount of time. Use only a half-pint (8 ounces) of water for this initial solution. Use your electronic soil pH tester to check water pH. Ideal water temperature is around 100 F. Having obtained a pH reading of the water, start adding small amounts of concentrated lemon juice to lower the pH to 3. When the pH registers 3, stop adding lemon juice.
Roses are best processed in cool air temperatures, generally between 32 and 35 degrees. The refrigerator is perfect for this. Transfer cut roses from the plain-water container (which you used outdoors when you cut the roses) to the solution containing the pH of 3. Place this container in the refrigerator. Stemmed roses should stay in the solution for an hour or more until leaves and rose petals become crisp and turgid. Once roses look fresh, remove them from the fridge and transfer them to the second preservative stage. You may think it’s complex, but it isn’t.
Once roses have been enriched with the acid water, they should be immersed in a preservative, commercial or homemade. Nurseries generally carry several commercial preservatives, including Flower Life, Floralife, Oasis, PetalGard and others. You can make your own by adding clear Karo syrup to water. Here, the pH should be increased to 3.5. Water temperature should be between 105 and 110 degree F. Keep roses away from strong sunlight. Change the solution every three days. Roses could last 7-10 days in the home.
Among the cut flowers profiled in Sacalis’ book are anemone, astilbe, cattleya orchids, dahlia, delphinium, dianthus, freesia, gladiola, iris, lilac, narcissus, peony, and tulips. Process these cut flowers as with roses, but without refrigeration.
When you buy cut flowers at the supermarket, set them on the floor of the car so they are shaded from sunlight. On arriving home, cut the stems and place the flowers temporarily in a bucket of hot water. For displaying in the home, use a decorative vase, add a pint of hot water, then one or two teaspoons of clear Karo syrup. Place stemmed flowers in the solution, away from direct sunlight. When you retire at night, move the vase to the floor of a cool room. The next morning, retrieve the vase and display it appropriately in the home.
Once I get them I will give them to the person later that night. Can I just throw them in the fridge while still in the box until then?
How do I preserve roses when they are delivered before I give them to the person?
Leaving them outside depends on the outside temps. If higher than 50 they could begin to wilt if not in any water. Certainly they should not be left out in direct sun or a hot space.Cold temps in the fridge will keep the blooms from opening before presentation. Upon your arrival home cut each stem a half inch off under water to prevent air bubbles from getting inside the stem and block the intake of water. Set the roses in a clean vase of water and allow them time to drink up water to freshen up. Then you may repack and remove them for transport and repeat the above process daily to allow for the longest life of the cut roses.
Reply:Yes. Just put them in your refrigerator. The same way that they keep the flowers in those big coolers at the florists and in grocery stores, etc. You may want to call the florist that is going to deliver them and let them know to deliver as close to when you will be home as possible, and to make sure that the flowers have water caps on the stems. If it is warm outside and they are left for long, you run the risk of them wilting. You may just want to skip the ordering and stop at a florist on your way home from work instead!
Reply:Where do you live? Is it hot? Cold? Is the area covered? or protected from the elements? Do you have a neighbor that can put them in the fridge or house , until you get home?
There are two stages to preserving roses.
The first stage calls for using distilled or soft water because it contains very little salts. Both sources of water will adjust to the proper pH level in the least amount of time. Use only a half-pint (8 ounces) of water for this initial solution. Use your electronic soil pH tester to check water pH. Ideal water temperature is around 100 F. Having obtained a pH reading of the water, start adding small amounts of concentrated lemon juice to lower the pH to 3. When the pH registers 3, stop adding lemon juice.
Roses are best processed in cool air temperatures, generally between 32 and 35 degrees. The refrigerator is perfect for this. Transfer cut roses from the plain-water container (which you used outdoors when you cut the roses) to the solution containing the pH of 3. Place this container in the refrigerator. Stemmed roses should stay in the solution for an hour or more until leaves and rose petals become crisp and turgid. Once roses look fresh, remove them from the fridge and transfer them to the second preservative stage. You may think it’s complex, but it isn’t.
Once roses have been enriched with the acid water, they should be immersed in a preservative, commercial or homemade. Nurseries generally carry several commercial preservatives, including Flower Life, Floralife, Oasis, PetalGard and others. You can make your own by adding clear Karo syrup to water. Here, the pH should be increased to 3.5. Water temperature should be between 105 and 110 degree F. Keep roses away from strong sunlight. Change the solution every three days. Roses could last 7-10 days in the home.
Among the cut flowers profiled in Sacalis’ book are anemone, astilbe, cattleya orchids, dahlia, delphinium, dianthus, freesia, gladiola, iris, lilac, narcissus, peony, and tulips. Process these cut flowers as with roses, but without refrigeration.
When you buy cut flowers at the supermarket, set them on the floor of the car so they are shaded from sunlight. On arriving home, cut the stems and place the flowers temporarily in a bucket of hot water. For displaying in the home, use a decorative vase, add a pint of hot water, then one or two teaspoons of clear Karo syrup. Place stemmed flowers in the solution, away from direct sunlight. When you retire at night, move the vase to the floor of a cool room. The next morning, retrieve the vase and display it appropriately in the home.
Where can I purchase roses safe for cooking? Where can I buy rosewater for flavor?
Can it be found at any supermarket? What ethnic/ specialty stores have it?
Where can I purchase roses safe for cooking? Where can I buy rosewater for flavor?
All of the above mentioned places are good, even Hispanic or Puerto Rican markets, you can make your own, by steeping rose petals in alcohol, not the kind you use for medical reasons, vodka is a substitute.
Just make sure the roses have not been sprayed with any kind of pestisides, ask at the place you purchase them, you only need a 1/2 dozen, and then put the petals only in a jar, cover with about 2 cups of alcohol, steep for about 2 weeks in a dark cool place, then strain, the liquid, and if your using it for baking or dessert, boil 2 cups of sugar with 1 cup of water to make a simple syrup and add the strained liquid, this can be keep in the frig and used for your cooking or baking needs, try to make Turkish Delight with it, it is very nice
Reply:try an indian market for the rosewater. and a specialty whole food store for edible flowers.
Reply:Lebanese or Greek market for the rosewater.
The rose petals you better grow your own as those from florists' may have pesticides.
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Where can I purchase roses safe for cooking? Where can I buy rosewater for flavor?
All of the above mentioned places are good, even Hispanic or Puerto Rican markets, you can make your own, by steeping rose petals in alcohol, not the kind you use for medical reasons, vodka is a substitute.
Just make sure the roses have not been sprayed with any kind of pestisides, ask at the place you purchase them, you only need a 1/2 dozen, and then put the petals only in a jar, cover with about 2 cups of alcohol, steep for about 2 weeks in a dark cool place, then strain, the liquid, and if your using it for baking or dessert, boil 2 cups of sugar with 1 cup of water to make a simple syrup and add the strained liquid, this can be keep in the frig and used for your cooking or baking needs, try to make Turkish Delight with it, it is very nice
Reply:try an indian market for the rosewater. and a specialty whole food store for edible flowers.
Reply:Lebanese or Greek market for the rosewater.
The rose petals you better grow your own as those from florists' may have pesticides.
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Natural remedy for black spot on roses?
Does anyone know of a natural remedy for black spot on roses? Also, is there a rose species that is less likely to develop the black spots?
Natural remedy for black spot on roses?
Nothing will remove black spot once it appears on your rose plant. But you can prevent it spreading further, or prevent its appearance in the first place.
One of the home remedies I've read about is the powdery mildew and black spot grow in a very narrow ph range. Mix 1/2 milk and 1/2 water in a spray bottle, spray it on your leaves, and it changes the surface ph enough to make it inhospitable for both those maladies.
I only started using it late last season. I had no more spread - but I'm not sure it they were just "done" for the season anyway, or if the remedy worked. I'm using it this year, and I'll see how well it works. I figure that if nothing else, I'm doing no harm by trying, and it won't hurt any other insect life in my garden. You do have to spray frequently, every 7-10 days or so, and always after a rain.
There are some roses that are more resistant to those problems. Knock-Outs are supposed to be resistant.
On the upside, although black spot and powery mildew can cause unsightly leaves, and cause early leaf-drop, it usually does no lasting harm to the rose bush. If your plants show the signs, rake and remove the leaves for good "hygeine". Also good air circulation is important. Try to keep the rose bush from getting crowded by other plants.
Reply:I was told not to spray water on the rose buds,that it would cause black spots.
Natural remedy for black spot on roses?
Nothing will remove black spot once it appears on your rose plant. But you can prevent it spreading further, or prevent its appearance in the first place.
One of the home remedies I've read about is the powdery mildew and black spot grow in a very narrow ph range. Mix 1/2 milk and 1/2 water in a spray bottle, spray it on your leaves, and it changes the surface ph enough to make it inhospitable for both those maladies.
I only started using it late last season. I had no more spread - but I'm not sure it they were just "done" for the season anyway, or if the remedy worked. I'm using it this year, and I'll see how well it works. I figure that if nothing else, I'm doing no harm by trying, and it won't hurt any other insect life in my garden. You do have to spray frequently, every 7-10 days or so, and always after a rain.
There are some roses that are more resistant to those problems. Knock-Outs are supposed to be resistant.
On the upside, although black spot and powery mildew can cause unsightly leaves, and cause early leaf-drop, it usually does no lasting harm to the rose bush. If your plants show the signs, rake and remove the leaves for good "hygeine". Also good air circulation is important. Try to keep the rose bush from getting crowded by other plants.
Reply:I was told not to spray water on the rose buds,that it would cause black spots.
Roses are blooming wrong colors?
My Mom has been growing some roses for several years. Problem is that one rose bush is supposed to be a peach color and another is supposed to be a white one, but all of them are blooming red. Do I need to add something to the ground to make them bloom the right color? Thank you for your help.
Roses are blooming wrong colors?
you probaly planted red roses insted of the other colours.
Reply:they geneticaly reverted back to the original base color from wence they came.
Reply:Sounds like the desired cultivars have died, and what you're seeing is red flowers from the rootstock the desirable cultivars were grafted onto.
http://www.berkeleyhort.com/gardensugges...
Wouldn't be surprised if your flowers look like this:
http://www.ph-rose-gardens.com/00704.htm
http://www.rose-roses.com/rosepages/clim...
Reply:I don't think there is anything you can do to change the color. Chances are, you've got grafted rootstock, which means that the root stock has taken over and bloomed in the original color.
Roses that are labeled "own root stock" will always stay true to the original color - in your case, the peach or white, but grafted roses almost always revert to the original color of the rootstock. So I think you have grafted rootstock. :o(
I paid good money for a Blue Moon climbing rose a few years ago, that reverted to a red rose, and there's nothing I can do about it other than rip it out - and it's too pretty to do that to.
Your only option is too pull the roses out and start over ...
http://www.rdrop.com/~paul/faq.html
Roses are blooming wrong colors?
you probaly planted red roses insted of the other colours.
Reply:they geneticaly reverted back to the original base color from wence they came.
Reply:Sounds like the desired cultivars have died, and what you're seeing is red flowers from the rootstock the desirable cultivars were grafted onto.
http://www.berkeleyhort.com/gardensugges...
Wouldn't be surprised if your flowers look like this:
http://www.ph-rose-gardens.com/00704.htm
http://www.rose-roses.com/rosepages/clim...
Reply:I don't think there is anything you can do to change the color. Chances are, you've got grafted rootstock, which means that the root stock has taken over and bloomed in the original color.
Roses that are labeled "own root stock" will always stay true to the original color - in your case, the peach or white, but grafted roses almost always revert to the original color of the rootstock. So I think you have grafted rootstock. :o(
I paid good money for a Blue Moon climbing rose a few years ago, that reverted to a red rose, and there's nothing I can do about it other than rip it out - and it's too pretty to do that to.
Your only option is too pull the roses out and start over ...
http://www.rdrop.com/~paul/faq.html
I think something is killing my roses. Can you help?
The leaves on my roses are turning yellow and they are getting black spots on them. They just don't look very healthy at all. What should I do for them?
I think something is killing my roses. Can you help?
From what you are describing it sounds like nitrogen deficiency...check the site below which has a picture. If it looks like that you can do a google search for additional products to add nitrogen including blood meal (you can get it at most hardware/plant stores).
Update: to clarify mdcarper's post regarding black spot disease...here is a site for that...http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/plantdiseasef...
I would only suspect black spot if you are in an area that has had a lot rain or humidity this spring. If it has been dry (normal amounts of rain) and you have this I would stick with nitrogen deficiency. The site I first listed shows both so you can do a comparison.
Reply:This sounds like a fungal disease called black spot. You can get chemicals to spray on (Rose Clear is a good one). Remove infected leaves and burn them. When the leaves fall in the Autumn, pick them up and burn them. The fungal spores lay dormant in the soil over the Winter and will infect the plant again next year. You will need to be vigilant and treat it immediately you see any signs. Black Spot is not easy to eradicate but can be kept under control.
Reply:get a spray that kills aphids and helps control the mold thats causing the branches to blacken is a disease caused by over watering and stuff.
Reply:it's black spot! just gently pull off all the leaves in question then add some of this stuff to prevent it from happening again...follow the link! can be found at walmart or lowes!
Reply:You named the disease in your question. The diseases is black spot. Copper is the best treatment. Spray every 7-10 days. The leaves with the spots will eventually fall off, but the copper will prevent the fungus from spreading. Your rose will eventually sprout new leaves from the axillary buds and your rose will be fine, but the sooner you treat the better.
Update: Blackberry, I disagree with the higher than average rain/humidity comment. We grow 1.7 million roses on our nursery a year, and we have had black spot this year. We had 0.5 inche of rain in May, and we still can locate the issue. I have never seen distinctive black spots from lack of nitrogen. If anything, lack of nitrogen will cause chlorosis and necrotic brown/tan spots. Black spots with characteristic tip chlorosis is a definite sign of black spot. P.S. I went to Tech and had Mary Hansen as my plant pathology teacher.....I'm quite familiar
I think something is killing my roses. Can you help?
From what you are describing it sounds like nitrogen deficiency...check the site below which has a picture. If it looks like that you can do a google search for additional products to add nitrogen including blood meal (you can get it at most hardware/plant stores).
Update: to clarify mdcarper's post regarding black spot disease...here is a site for that...http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/plantdiseasef...
I would only suspect black spot if you are in an area that has had a lot rain or humidity this spring. If it has been dry (normal amounts of rain) and you have this I would stick with nitrogen deficiency. The site I first listed shows both so you can do a comparison.
Reply:This sounds like a fungal disease called black spot. You can get chemicals to spray on (Rose Clear is a good one). Remove infected leaves and burn them. When the leaves fall in the Autumn, pick them up and burn them. The fungal spores lay dormant in the soil over the Winter and will infect the plant again next year. You will need to be vigilant and treat it immediately you see any signs. Black Spot is not easy to eradicate but can be kept under control.
Reply:get a spray that kills aphids and helps control the mold thats causing the branches to blacken is a disease caused by over watering and stuff.
Reply:it's black spot! just gently pull off all the leaves in question then add some of this stuff to prevent it from happening again...follow the link! can be found at walmart or lowes!
Reply:You named the disease in your question. The diseases is black spot. Copper is the best treatment. Spray every 7-10 days. The leaves with the spots will eventually fall off, but the copper will prevent the fungus from spreading. Your rose will eventually sprout new leaves from the axillary buds and your rose will be fine, but the sooner you treat the better.
Update: Blackberry, I disagree with the higher than average rain/humidity comment. We grow 1.7 million roses on our nursery a year, and we have had black spot this year. We had 0.5 inche of rain in May, and we still can locate the issue. I have never seen distinctive black spots from lack of nitrogen. If anything, lack of nitrogen will cause chlorosis and necrotic brown/tan spots. Black spots with characteristic tip chlorosis is a definite sign of black spot. P.S. I went to Tech and had Mary Hansen as my plant pathology teacher.....I'm quite familiar
What kind of white roses bloom in late summer?
I am searching for a white rose that blooms in late summer. I am planting my garden so that I will have flowers from spring until late autumn, and I need a late-summer blooming rose to round out my garden. Any suggestions?
What kind of white roses bloom in late summer?
The brightest, pure white hybrid tea rose is called JFK. There is also a Pope John Paul II tea rose, not quite as white, and a Princess Caroline of Monaco hybrid tea, still not quite as white as the Pope John Paul II... Any hybrid tea rose will bloom all season long if you keep clipping off the dead roses, peaking at the end of the season completely covered with blooms.
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What kind of white roses bloom in late summer?
The brightest, pure white hybrid tea rose is called JFK. There is also a Pope John Paul II tea rose, not quite as white, and a Princess Caroline of Monaco hybrid tea, still not quite as white as the Pope John Paul II... Any hybrid tea rose will bloom all season long if you keep clipping off the dead roses, peaking at the end of the season completely covered with blooms.
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Basic rule-of-thumb care for perennials and roses after blooming period is over?
When my perennials - such as daylilies and Shasta daisies - are done blooming for the season (yes, I've been deadheading), do I trim them close to the ground? Are there some types of perennials that shouldn't be cut to the ground? Also, when my roses (5-petal white blooms and miniature roses) are done blooming, will a small pruning cause a second blooming period?
Basic rule-of-thumb care for perennials and roses after blooming period is over?
I've cut back daylilies to near the ground after waiting about a month after they have bloomed. It must be okay- they always come back!
Shasta daisies though should be deadheaded (like you've done), and they may continue to produce more flowers throughout summer. I've waited unitl fall to cut mine back- all the way to about 2 inches from the ground.
Some perennials that like to be cut back are asters, cornflowers, catmint, bellflowers, sages, spotted lamium, soapwarts, and pincushion flowers. Creeping phlox, that blooms in spring also does well being cut back.
I don't know about the roses for sure; I cut mine back some and they always bloom non-stop, but I'm not real knowledgeable about them.
A good source of info is your local county extension office. Ask if they have a "Master Gardener" program and you may be able to contact them for special knowledge they have for your area!
Reply:your daylilies shuld bloom every day, tihs is why they are calld such, no need to cut them down. Continue dead heading your dasies, as this encourages more blooms, and by all means coutinue pruning your roses, this also extends the bloom season.
also cut any sap suckers your bushes or trees may have, this gives more energy to the trunk and main branches to produce more flowers, or for the tree to grow, whatever the case may be.
Reply:The bulbs need the energy from the stalks and leaves so let the stalks wither. Tulips should never be cut to the ground.
Yes, roses will rebloom
Basic rule-of-thumb care for perennials and roses after blooming period is over?
I've cut back daylilies to near the ground after waiting about a month after they have bloomed. It must be okay- they always come back!
Shasta daisies though should be deadheaded (like you've done), and they may continue to produce more flowers throughout summer. I've waited unitl fall to cut mine back- all the way to about 2 inches from the ground.
Some perennials that like to be cut back are asters, cornflowers, catmint, bellflowers, sages, spotted lamium, soapwarts, and pincushion flowers. Creeping phlox, that blooms in spring also does well being cut back.
I don't know about the roses for sure; I cut mine back some and they always bloom non-stop, but I'm not real knowledgeable about them.
A good source of info is your local county extension office. Ask if they have a "Master Gardener" program and you may be able to contact them for special knowledge they have for your area!
Reply:your daylilies shuld bloom every day, tihs is why they are calld such, no need to cut them down. Continue dead heading your dasies, as this encourages more blooms, and by all means coutinue pruning your roses, this also extends the bloom season.
also cut any sap suckers your bushes or trees may have, this gives more energy to the trunk and main branches to produce more flowers, or for the tree to grow, whatever the case may be.
Reply:The bulbs need the energy from the stalks and leaves so let the stalks wither. Tulips should never be cut to the ground.
Yes, roses will rebloom
Where can I find blue roses?
I am on a search for blue roses and I do not want them to be dyed. If you know of any place I can get them at please let me know and fyi if its on the web they have to deliver to New York...thanks in advance
Where can I find blue roses?
You won't find any that grow naturally. Blue flowers exist, but roses are not in that group. The closest you'll find is a lavender rose.
http://www.jacksonandperkins.com/gifts/s...
The closest you're going to find is a rose called the Ocean Rose, which is chemically treated to be blue....but it does NOT grow that way...
http://www.happy-roses.com/photogallery/...
Reply:http://www.growerflowers.com/info.asp?pr...
They deliver to NY
Reply:I didn't know there was such a thing as un-dyed blue roses.
Are you sure there is?
Reply:Never heard of blue roses without dyeing. Sorry!
Reply:you can order then at www.Burgess.com it sells all kinds of flowers and tress and bushes.. i will check that web address and find out if it is right.. I know they have blue roses.. I was looking at them too... I don't think they are dyed though...
Reply:in a smurf village
Reply:if you have time plant your own rose in a vase and feed it water with blue food coloring!! I believe that is the only way.. or look on google.
Reply:check here
https://www.citycenterflorists.com/input...
Reply:Are there even natural blue roses? If so, that's very cool, and obviously i have NO idea where to get them
Reply:You can't... Blue roses don't exist in nature.
Reply:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_rose
Where can I find blue roses?
You won't find any that grow naturally. Blue flowers exist, but roses are not in that group. The closest you'll find is a lavender rose.
http://www.jacksonandperkins.com/gifts/s...
The closest you're going to find is a rose called the Ocean Rose, which is chemically treated to be blue....but it does NOT grow that way...
http://www.happy-roses.com/photogallery/...
Reply:http://www.growerflowers.com/info.asp?pr...
They deliver to NY
Reply:I didn't know there was such a thing as un-dyed blue roses.
Are you sure there is?
Reply:Never heard of blue roses without dyeing. Sorry!
Reply:you can order then at www.Burgess.com it sells all kinds of flowers and tress and bushes.. i will check that web address and find out if it is right.. I know they have blue roses.. I was looking at them too... I don't think they are dyed though...
Reply:in a smurf village
Reply:if you have time plant your own rose in a vase and feed it water with blue food coloring!! I believe that is the only way.. or look on google.
Reply:check here
https://www.citycenterflorists.com/input...
Reply:Are there even natural blue roses? If so, that's very cool, and obviously i have NO idea where to get them
Reply:You can't... Blue roses don't exist in nature.
Reply:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_rose
I planted 3 different color roses, now they are all the same color?
I planted 3 different colored roses, yellow, light pink and darker pink. I planted them as far away as suggested, to maintain color, but still, they all turned out the darker pink. If I seperate them, will they return to their natural color?
I planted 3 different color roses, now they are all the same color?
I have over 100 roses and that has not happened sounds like all you have left is what I call own root like the other gentleman said, sounds like the grafted parts died.What the suckers are great for is turning them into climbers, but the only thing with that is, that they usually only bloom once a year and seem to be prone to blackspot disease.Anyway if you want different colors again you will have to purchase new roses check out David Austin roses I have found that my favourites are the old english roses because they are disease resistant and bloom profusely and are self cleaning.
Reply:TRIPPEE...........
Reply:It depends, sometimes they graft different colors on the same root stock, if the graft part dies, then it will return to the original color.
I planted 3 different color roses, now they are all the same color?
I have over 100 roses and that has not happened sounds like all you have left is what I call own root like the other gentleman said, sounds like the grafted parts died.What the suckers are great for is turning them into climbers, but the only thing with that is, that they usually only bloom once a year and seem to be prone to blackspot disease.Anyway if you want different colors again you will have to purchase new roses check out David Austin roses I have found that my favourites are the old english roses because they are disease resistant and bloom profusely and are self cleaning.
Reply:TRIPPEE...........
Reply:It depends, sometimes they graft different colors on the same root stock, if the graft part dies, then it will return to the original color.
I planted 3 different color roses, now they are all the same color?
I planted 3 different colored roses, yellow, light pink and darker pink. I planted them as far away as suggested, to maintain color, but still, they all turned out the darker pink. If I seperate them, will they return to their natural color?
I planted 3 different color roses, now they are all the same color?
I have over 100 roses and that has not happened sounds like all you have left is what I call own root like the other gentleman said, sounds like the grafted parts died.What the suckers are great for is turning them into climbers, but the only thing with that is, that they usually only bloom once a year and seem to be prone to blackspot disease.Anyway if you want different colors again you will have to purchase new roses check out David Austin roses I have found that my favourites are the old english roses because they are disease resistant and bloom profusely and are self cleaning.
Reply:TRIPPEE...........
Reply:It depends, sometimes they graft different colors on the same root stock, if the graft part dies, then it will return to the original color.
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I planted 3 different color roses, now they are all the same color?
I have over 100 roses and that has not happened sounds like all you have left is what I call own root like the other gentleman said, sounds like the grafted parts died.What the suckers are great for is turning them into climbers, but the only thing with that is, that they usually only bloom once a year and seem to be prone to blackspot disease.Anyway if you want different colors again you will have to purchase new roses check out David Austin roses I have found that my favourites are the old english roses because they are disease resistant and bloom profusely and are self cleaning.
Reply:TRIPPEE...........
Reply:It depends, sometimes they graft different colors on the same root stock, if the graft part dies, then it will return to the original color.
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How Long Can Roses Last Without Water or Sunlight?
I am planning to put a rose in a girls locker, but for a period of about 18-19 hours. I will keep the rose in water until the time comes to put it in the locker. I want to know how long it will last without wilting or becoming dry. Can you guys help me here?
How Long Can Roses Last Without Water or Sunlight?
The rose will definitely wilt without water. You need to provide water source for the rose to survive and not wilt. You can 1) wrap the end of the stem with wet paper towel then wrap it with saran wrap to keep the moisture, or 2) ask for a water tube from the florist you will get the rose from and the florist will provide it to you and nicely wrap that rose so it will be a nice surprise when it is found out in the locker.
Reply:Depending on how fresh/healthy the rose is and the size of the tube, the rose should be able to survive until all the water is consumed by the rose. Report It
Reply:I think it will depend on how fresh the rose is and how warm it is in the space. If the rose is fresh and it's cool I think it should last that long. Another idea might be to get one of those rubber-capped tubes of water (you should be able to get one from the florist) to attach to the bottom of the stem to keep it in water even while in the locker.
Reply:I would do an experiment to try and find out.
How Long Can Roses Last Without Water or Sunlight?
The rose will definitely wilt without water. You need to provide water source for the rose to survive and not wilt. You can 1) wrap the end of the stem with wet paper towel then wrap it with saran wrap to keep the moisture, or 2) ask for a water tube from the florist you will get the rose from and the florist will provide it to you and nicely wrap that rose so it will be a nice surprise when it is found out in the locker.
Reply:Depending on how fresh/healthy the rose is and the size of the tube, the rose should be able to survive until all the water is consumed by the rose. Report It
Reply:I think it will depend on how fresh the rose is and how warm it is in the space. If the rose is fresh and it's cool I think it should last that long. Another idea might be to get one of those rubber-capped tubes of water (you should be able to get one from the florist) to attach to the bottom of the stem to keep it in water even while in the locker.
Reply:I would do an experiment to try and find out.
How long will roses last in the cold?
For Valentine's, I want to surprise my fiancee by leaving a rose in her car while she is at work. The temperature is supposed to be -12C (10F). If she leaves work at 3:30, what is the earliest I can leave the rose in her car and have it still last?
How long will roses last in the cold?
I'd find another way to get it to her...I don't think flowers last in the cold for very long at all. They're fragile. Maybe you could get it delivered to her?
Reply:At that temperature, I would not leave it for more than 1/2 an hour, if the temperature in the car is that low it will freeze quickly. Try to put it in a box or something that will hold the temperature a little bit longer. Wrap the stem in a moist paper towel, the humidity will also help to prevent it from freezing. However, even if it freezes, it is a beautiful gesture and she will love it.
Reply:certainly a lot longer than they will last in the hear, flowers seem to thrive in the cold, this is why most of the experts advise you place the flowers into cold water prior to putting them into a vase.
cheers
How long will roses last in the cold?
I'd find another way to get it to her...I don't think flowers last in the cold for very long at all. They're fragile. Maybe you could get it delivered to her?
Reply:At that temperature, I would not leave it for more than 1/2 an hour, if the temperature in the car is that low it will freeze quickly. Try to put it in a box or something that will hold the temperature a little bit longer. Wrap the stem in a moist paper towel, the humidity will also help to prevent it from freezing. However, even if it freezes, it is a beautiful gesture and she will love it.
Reply:certainly a lot longer than they will last in the hear, flowers seem to thrive in the cold, this is why most of the experts advise you place the flowers into cold water prior to putting them into a vase.
cheers
What is deadheading in roses?
What is the best time to do the deadheading?
What are the effect of this in roses?
What is deadheading in roses?
When the bloom is done, cut the cane just above the first leaf bracket that has five leaves. The link I've posted has a picture. Always use this method when picking roses to enjoy for a bouquet. The next flower will grow from that five leaf bracket. Most people deadhead when the rose is done blooming, but some people cut newer flowers or even buds if they want to time flowers for a specific event or rose show. Deadheading keeps rose bushs producing flowers the whole season.
Reply:Dead heading is cutting of the flowers once they have died.It has not effect on the plant except that it will produce more nice flowers.
Reply:Deadheading all flowers will make plant stronger, especially Roses, and take off black spot on leaves as soon as you see any.
Reply:deadheading of not only roses , but indeed a lot of flowers , is neccessary to encourage the growth and more flowers on the plant .
the plant you have whether it be a rose or a zinnia or indeed any flowering plant requires the process of " deadheading " to save the pl;ants energy and encourage new growth and more flowers .
" deadheading quite simply is removing the flower head that is wilting .
for roses they require a harsh prune every autumn / winter . ready for spring blooms --- i suggest you visit your local library to get a more hands on literature for your needs --- because every garden has a different " slight " to it .
good luck .
Reply:cutting off the dead flowers, in fall, and not sure
Reply:flowering plants are 'programmed' to bloom, set seed and stop the flowering process once that's done..... deadheading removes the flower before it can start to set seed, thus fooling the plant into making another flower so that it can make seed!!!..... it MUST make SEED!!!.... that's how it regenerates, right?.....if you leave the old blooms on the plant and the seeds appear, the plant will stop producing bloom and finish for the season.....
that's not ALL flowers... some will keep on blooming until the season changes, without you need ing to deadhead... but it helps even with those plants..... and, some plants have a blooming 'spurt' of new flowers after being cut back and having the old flowers removed... petunias, being one, for example.... and Impatiens....
then, too, a few plants, like coleus, should be deadheaded because the flowers just don't look so good and will also indicate it's time to die to the plant... same with dusty miller...
don't go crazy out there, ripping off every flower you see, tho... just wander thru and nip off here and there as you inspect your plants.... don't make it a JOB.....
What are the effect of this in roses?
What is deadheading in roses?
When the bloom is done, cut the cane just above the first leaf bracket that has five leaves. The link I've posted has a picture. Always use this method when picking roses to enjoy for a bouquet. The next flower will grow from that five leaf bracket. Most people deadhead when the rose is done blooming, but some people cut newer flowers or even buds if they want to time flowers for a specific event or rose show. Deadheading keeps rose bushs producing flowers the whole season.
Reply:Dead heading is cutting of the flowers once they have died.It has not effect on the plant except that it will produce more nice flowers.
Reply:Deadheading all flowers will make plant stronger, especially Roses, and take off black spot on leaves as soon as you see any.
Reply:deadheading of not only roses , but indeed a lot of flowers , is neccessary to encourage the growth and more flowers on the plant .
the plant you have whether it be a rose or a zinnia or indeed any flowering plant requires the process of " deadheading " to save the pl;ants energy and encourage new growth and more flowers .
" deadheading quite simply is removing the flower head that is wilting .
for roses they require a harsh prune every autumn / winter . ready for spring blooms --- i suggest you visit your local library to get a more hands on literature for your needs --- because every garden has a different " slight " to it .
good luck .
Reply:cutting off the dead flowers, in fall, and not sure
Reply:flowering plants are 'programmed' to bloom, set seed and stop the flowering process once that's done..... deadheading removes the flower before it can start to set seed, thus fooling the plant into making another flower so that it can make seed!!!..... it MUST make SEED!!!.... that's how it regenerates, right?.....if you leave the old blooms on the plant and the seeds appear, the plant will stop producing bloom and finish for the season.....
that's not ALL flowers... some will keep on blooming until the season changes, without you need ing to deadhead... but it helps even with those plants..... and, some plants have a blooming 'spurt' of new flowers after being cut back and having the old flowers removed... petunias, being one, for example.... and Impatiens....
then, too, a few plants, like coleus, should be deadheaded because the flowers just don't look so good and will also indicate it's time to die to the plant... same with dusty miller...
don't go crazy out there, ripping off every flower you see, tho... just wander thru and nip off here and there as you inspect your plants.... don't make it a JOB.....
Can you plant roses in July?
I've become interested in roses and would really like to plant some. I know a lot of the websites recommend planting in the fall or early spring but I'm wondering if they'd still be healthy if I planted them now.
Can you plant roses in July?
Depends on where you live. If is normally not good to plant them in full heat of the summer, it may kill them.
It has worked for me, but you may not see any roses this year until the roots kick in good.
Dig bigger holes and use good topsoil and keep watered.
Reply:What the books, my local Rose Society, and my Mother say is that you should wait until fall. Until then, go ahead and admire the roses at your local Rose Society. While the roses that are currently in bloom at the garden center may fare well (we hope) if planted in the summer, you can never be sure. I've let my flowers be until fall when I'm installing the next batch of roses. Now, if you feel like a gardner on the edge and absolutely HAVE to have the rose, go for a minature and keep it in a pot until fall. That way you've got the best of both worlds.
From my garden to yours,
Trilli
Reply:Sure, as long as you keep them watered every day in the early morning. Plant them in the early morning or late evening.
Bad Breath
Can you plant roses in July?
Depends on where you live. If is normally not good to plant them in full heat of the summer, it may kill them.
It has worked for me, but you may not see any roses this year until the roots kick in good.
Dig bigger holes and use good topsoil and keep watered.
Reply:What the books, my local Rose Society, and my Mother say is that you should wait until fall. Until then, go ahead and admire the roses at your local Rose Society. While the roses that are currently in bloom at the garden center may fare well (we hope) if planted in the summer, you can never be sure. I've let my flowers be until fall when I'm installing the next batch of roses. Now, if you feel like a gardner on the edge and absolutely HAVE to have the rose, go for a minature and keep it in a pot until fall. That way you've got the best of both worlds.
From my garden to yours,
Trilli
Reply:Sure, as long as you keep them watered every day in the early morning. Plant them in the early morning or late evening.
Bad Breath
What does bed of roses means?
Does it mean a bed full of roses around or a bundle of roses?
What does bed of roses means?
...it means a soft ,colorful ,fragrant area to rest on......that also has "thorns" or rough spots....into ech life , some "rain" must fall........
Reply:It means Roses planted in a group.
Reply:It can mean roses planted in a group. It can also refer to a life situation: "Life is just a bed of roses." This is to remind us that roses have thorns and life has its problems.
Reply:Depends on the context, some poets wrote of a bed of roses as an actual bed of rose petals. In gardening it simply means more than one rose planted in a garden bed. A bundle refers to cut roses. Roses don't have thorns, they have 'prickles'. Real thorns must grow out of the leaf buds, like a Hawthorn tree.
Reply:It means a large planting in the soil, that has been specially prepared for them, 12-15 in the bed, or a smaller bed of 5-7 I like uneven numbers. Go take a trip and look at a rose gardens, I bunch of Roses are a 12 roses with rubber bands holding them, 12 bunches to a bundle could be 36 to the bundle, depending what the store oders. Check wilth the florist just to be sure.
Reply:A flower bed with mulitiple rose bushes. Good Luck. Roses are beautiful!
What does bed of roses means?
...it means a soft ,colorful ,fragrant area to rest on......that also has "thorns" or rough spots....into ech life , some "rain" must fall........
Reply:It means Roses planted in a group.
Reply:It can mean roses planted in a group. It can also refer to a life situation: "Life is just a bed of roses." This is to remind us that roses have thorns and life has its problems.
Reply:Depends on the context, some poets wrote of a bed of roses as an actual bed of rose petals. In gardening it simply means more than one rose planted in a garden bed. A bundle refers to cut roses. Roses don't have thorns, they have 'prickles'. Real thorns must grow out of the leaf buds, like a Hawthorn tree.
Reply:It means a large planting in the soil, that has been specially prepared for them, 12-15 in the bed, or a smaller bed of 5-7 I like uneven numbers. Go take a trip and look at a rose gardens, I bunch of Roses are a 12 roses with rubber bands holding them, 12 bunches to a bundle could be 36 to the bundle, depending what the store oders. Check wilth the florist just to be sure.
Reply:A flower bed with mulitiple rose bushes. Good Luck. Roses are beautiful!
What would be a good name for a dance that is about roses blooming and then wilting away?
It is a modern/ballet/contemporary dance to 'la valse d'amelie" (orchestra version) by yann tiersen, at the beggining the roses awake and at the end they die happily only because they know that they will bloom again next year, the lighting will be red... its mostly about growth and blooming, and connections.. any name ideas?
What would be a good name for a dance that is about roses blooming and then wilting away?
what about " good morning, good night " ?
you know, like they awaken and bloom, and then slowly fade back to "sleep"?
Reply:um...
slowly fading
going
only to arise again
circle of life
Phoenix
back again
dance of life
spring comes
andato nel vento (gone in the wind - Italian)
séparation jusqu'au ressort (separation to the spring-french)
Reply:"Life Cycle of the Rose"
"Roses Awaken!"
Reply:amaranthine wish
(an amaranth is a flower that never wilts or stops blooming)
Reply:the name should be "Death for Love" a black rose means death and a rose means love
Reply:"Dieing Love"
Reply:My best title.....
"A Season Starts....a Season Ends."
What would be a good name for a dance that is about roses blooming and then wilting away?
what about " good morning, good night " ?
you know, like they awaken and bloom, and then slowly fade back to "sleep"?
Reply:um...
slowly fading
going
only to arise again
circle of life
Phoenix
back again
dance of life
spring comes
andato nel vento (gone in the wind - Italian)
séparation jusqu'au ressort (separation to the spring-french)
Reply:"Life Cycle of the Rose"
"Roses Awaken!"
Reply:amaranthine wish
(an amaranth is a flower that never wilts or stops blooming)
Reply:the name should be "Death for Love" a black rose means death and a rose means love
Reply:"Dieing Love"
Reply:My best title.....
"A Season Starts....a Season Ends."
Will putting fresh roses on top of a cake make the cake non edible?
I was at a wedding where fresh roses were placed on top of the icing. Someone said the roses would poison the icing.
Will putting fresh roses on top of a cake make the cake non edible?
Nope. I am a floral designer and I used fresh flowers on most cakes, and actually most rose petals are edible.
Reply:There are many edible flowers that can be used for wedding cakes. Roses are not going to poison you. Just be sure they are organic roses and not roses that have been sprayed with any chemicals.
Reply:It's ok to put flowers on top of the cake (I had them on my wedding cake)...just make sure you wash them before hand so that if any pesticides or other toxins were used to grow them will not seep through to the cake. Also...so that the taste of flowers reach the cake, don't leave them there for more than a day as flowers will start rotting as soon as they are cut. It's ok for a few hours...even up to a day. Afterwards...not a good idea!
Reply:No. Roses (at least the petals) are edible. They aren't poisonous at any rate. I had them on my first wedding cake and lived to get divorced.
Reply:Why not try it and see, moron?
Reply:Yes you can rose petals are edible, as are many flowers ~ Enjoy! sounds like a beautiful cake
Reply:They were wrong.
It was just fine to eat the cake and the icing..
Reply:The flowers shouldn't poison the icing. It is a matter of preference. It doesn't bother me, but my mother hates it because she thinks it is unsanitary.
Reply:Try it and see. But I doubt if a caterer would have served something they KNEW would make everyone sick. Moron.
Reply:you can put a circle of glad wrap below the rose. But roses will not poison anything unless they have insecticide on them or have bugs on them. Have you heard of people eating rose hips. Or rose hip tea that is the bottom part of the rose.
Will putting fresh roses on top of a cake make the cake non edible?
Nope. I am a floral designer and I used fresh flowers on most cakes, and actually most rose petals are edible.
Reply:There are many edible flowers that can be used for wedding cakes. Roses are not going to poison you. Just be sure they are organic roses and not roses that have been sprayed with any chemicals.
Reply:It's ok to put flowers on top of the cake (I had them on my wedding cake)...just make sure you wash them before hand so that if any pesticides or other toxins were used to grow them will not seep through to the cake. Also...so that the taste of flowers reach the cake, don't leave them there for more than a day as flowers will start rotting as soon as they are cut. It's ok for a few hours...even up to a day. Afterwards...not a good idea!
Reply:No. Roses (at least the petals) are edible. They aren't poisonous at any rate. I had them on my first wedding cake and lived to get divorced.
Reply:Why not try it and see, moron?
Reply:Yes you can rose petals are edible, as are many flowers ~ Enjoy! sounds like a beautiful cake
Reply:They were wrong.
It was just fine to eat the cake and the icing..
Reply:The flowers shouldn't poison the icing. It is a matter of preference. It doesn't bother me, but my mother hates it because she thinks it is unsanitary.
Reply:Try it and see. But I doubt if a caterer would have served something they KNEW would make everyone sick. Moron.
Reply:you can put a circle of glad wrap below the rose. But roses will not poison anything unless they have insecticide on them or have bugs on them. Have you heard of people eating rose hips. Or rose hip tea that is the bottom part of the rose.
What do I do with the roses I got for Valentine's Day?
I would like to preserve a rose, or make a sachet or something with the roses my husband got me for Valentine's Day. It was also our 8 year anniversary. Last year was a hard year for us, so I'd like to do something other than just throw them away. Any ideas?
What do I do with the roses I got for Valentine's Day?
Take them out of the vase and hang them upside down to dry. Now you have dried flowers, but you have to do this while they are still fresh. If you leave them in the vase for a week while they wilt it won't work. Once you have the dried flowers you can put them back in an empty vase or crush the pedals in your hand to make a potporri.
Reply:You can go to a craft store and buy some silica gel to preserve them. Use them later in a cute wreath or centerpiece to use at this time of year.
Reply:Laminate one in plastic and press it in between the pages of a heavy book.....when dried, place it in the family bible for future perusing of past memories.......good luck
Reply:you shouldn't keep flowers that have wilted. According to fung shui it is bad luck to keep them around.
There are gold plated (??) roses available they are really nice.
Reply:Get them bronzed?
Reply:Hang them upside dowm until they are completely dried out, then put them in a vase, or you could just leave them there
another way is to put them in a book (if they're long, a BIG book) and put it on a shelf between some other books, giving it pressure.
Reply:Press them and have them framed. In not quite sure how its done but it can be done.. Sorry I hope that helps..
Reply:If you hang them upside down and let them dry out you can have your roses rightside up for a long time. Good Luck try at least one.
asics golf shoes
What do I do with the roses I got for Valentine's Day?
Take them out of the vase and hang them upside down to dry. Now you have dried flowers, but you have to do this while they are still fresh. If you leave them in the vase for a week while they wilt it won't work. Once you have the dried flowers you can put them back in an empty vase or crush the pedals in your hand to make a potporri.
Reply:You can go to a craft store and buy some silica gel to preserve them. Use them later in a cute wreath or centerpiece to use at this time of year.
Reply:Laminate one in plastic and press it in between the pages of a heavy book.....when dried, place it in the family bible for future perusing of past memories.......good luck
Reply:you shouldn't keep flowers that have wilted. According to fung shui it is bad luck to keep them around.
There are gold plated (??) roses available they are really nice.
Reply:Get them bronzed?
Reply:Hang them upside dowm until they are completely dried out, then put them in a vase, or you could just leave them there
another way is to put them in a book (if they're long, a BIG book) and put it on a shelf between some other books, giving it pressure.
Reply:Press them and have them framed. In not quite sure how its done but it can be done.. Sorry I hope that helps..
Reply:If you hang them upside down and let them dry out you can have your roses rightside up for a long time. Good Luck try at least one.
asics golf shoes
How do I make "cowboy roses?"?
I want to make those cowboy roses out of bandannas, but have no idea how. Does anybody know?
How do I make "cowboy roses?"?
Do a search for making paper roses or fabric roses.
I have seen them make roses out of ribbon on Carol Duvall's show on hgtv.com simply by folding the ribbon certain ways. Try doing a search on hgtv.com. They have lots of craft shows besides Carol Duvall, and I'm sure you will find something to help you.
How do I make "cowboy roses?"?
Do a search for making paper roses or fabric roses.
I have seen them make roses out of ribbon on Carol Duvall's show on hgtv.com simply by folding the ribbon certain ways. Try doing a search on hgtv.com. They have lots of craft shows besides Carol Duvall, and I'm sure you will find something to help you.
How do I say "three roses" in Italian?
I need to have three roses translated into Italian so that I can put it into a tattoo that I have. In rememberance of my grandfather.
How do I say "three roses" in Italian?
Tre rose. The "e" is pronounced like the "E" in elephant. Don't forget to roll the "R" too.
Reply:u have got the ans tre rose!!
Reply:Tre rose..
Reply:Tre rose, pronounced: tray RO-say. Remember to roll the R too.
Reply:Tre rose
How do I say "three roses" in Italian?
Tre rose. The "e" is pronounced like the "E" in elephant. Don't forget to roll the "R" too.
Reply:u have got the ans tre rose!!
Reply:Tre rose..
Reply:Tre rose, pronounced: tray RO-say. Remember to roll the R too.
Reply:Tre rose
Thursday, May 20, 2010
I have roses in my yard and my dog is digging up the roses?
How do I stop my dog from digging up the roses to hide his bones?
I have roses in my yard and my dog is digging up the roses?
If you want to try something cheap, try taking moth balls and grinding them up, then sprinkle around the bushes. Most dogs do not like the scent and will avoid digging, although it doesn't work for all of them. If it does work for yours, keep enough extra on hand until your dog is no longer interested, or until the rose bush is large enough to take care of itself.
Reply:I saw a program on HGTV before about this; it suggested to put wire mesh around the bushes and then cover it with soil to hide it. When the dog digs around the area it would stop in its tracks because of the wire mesh that would not allow him to dig any deeper. Try it and see if it works.
Reply:you fence in another area for the dog
Reply:Put pepper or chilli around them. Thet will stop him. Otherwise, consider chicken wire. Buy him more toys, walk him more or spend more time with him teaching him that that is naughty.
Reply:Dogs make excellent fertilizer, especially for roses
Reply:there is this liquid made for dogs. (i think apple cider) you pour it on the thing you want your dog to stop chewing and it works becasue it tastes nasty to dogs. even to my little sister......
I have roses in my yard and my dog is digging up the roses?
If you want to try something cheap, try taking moth balls and grinding them up, then sprinkle around the bushes. Most dogs do not like the scent and will avoid digging, although it doesn't work for all of them. If it does work for yours, keep enough extra on hand until your dog is no longer interested, or until the rose bush is large enough to take care of itself.
Reply:I saw a program on HGTV before about this; it suggested to put wire mesh around the bushes and then cover it with soil to hide it. When the dog digs around the area it would stop in its tracks because of the wire mesh that would not allow him to dig any deeper. Try it and see if it works.
Reply:you fence in another area for the dog
Reply:Put pepper or chilli around them. Thet will stop him. Otherwise, consider chicken wire. Buy him more toys, walk him more or spend more time with him teaching him that that is naughty.
Reply:Dogs make excellent fertilizer, especially for roses
Reply:there is this liquid made for dogs. (i think apple cider) you pour it on the thing you want your dog to stop chewing and it works becasue it tastes nasty to dogs. even to my little sister......
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