We gardeners are an enthusiastic bunch that want to give our plants all they need to flourish. In addition to the right location, healthy soil, and water, which includes a balanced diet. It takes a lot of energy for a plant to produce flowers, fruit, seeds, all while developing healthy roots, and leaves for photosynthesis. […]
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Mr. Lincoln is often considered the gold standard for red roses, particularly for fragrance. Its deep, dark red blooms are velvety in texture and dramatically shaped, opening slowly to reveal classic hybrid tea form. The scent is powerful, rich, and unmistakably “old rose,” making it a favorite for cutting gardens. The plant itself is tall
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Are your roses sporting new leaves that glisten in the sunlight and are slightly sticky to the touch? See a trail of ants crawling up the trunk of your plum tree? How about powdery black stuff on your camellia bush or the garden furniture next to it? All are indicators that sucking insects may have
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Named in honor of Sir Paul McCartney, this rose is best known for its extraordinary fragrance – often cited as one of the strongest among modern roses. The large, perfectly formed blooms are a deep, warm pink and appear repeatedly throughout the season, held on long stems ideal for cutting. The McCartney Rose grows as
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The dictionary defines a mulch as “a protective covering (as of sawdust, compost, or paper) spread or left on the ground to reduce evaporation, maintain even soil temperature, prevent erosion, control weeds, enrich the soil, or keep fruit (such as strawberries) clean” which it does, and also enhances the area’s overall appearance. Mulching mimics the
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Iceberg is one of the most widely grown roses in the world, valued for its reliability, vigor, and near-constant bloom. The flowers are crisp white, sometimes opening with a hint of pale green or blush, and are borne in generous clusters that keep the plant looking fresh for months at a time. While the fragrance
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Thinking about planting new roses, but your soil is less than desirable? Shaping up your soil may take a couple of different steps, with the first thing being getting to know your soil. Once you understand what you’re working with you can take steps to create healthy soil. Some general considerations for all of your
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If you’re looking for a new rose to add to your garden, and have a particular color or type in mind, take a look at our updated “Good Roses for Marin” listing here. The Marin Rose Society Consulting Rosarians, who live in different parts of the county, compiled a list of roses that generally do
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Here in Northern California we prune roses from January until mid-February, putting our roses into dormancy to provide a good bloom cycle in the spring. Most of the varieties bloom on new growth. Remember the following: dead, diseased, crossing and skimpy. Use these four words as a guide to remove canes for all hybrid teas,
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Want something brand new for the garden? Here are some of the roses being introduced now. Click on their name to learn more and see photos:
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