Download or read book The official Guide for Growing Roses in Southern California written by Jack E. Christensen and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Foolproof Guide to Growing Roses written by Field Roebuck and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Foolproof Guide to Growing Roses" is ideal for gardeners who have been afraid to grow roses as well as for those who already grow these lovely flowers and want to learn more about them. This comprehensive book takes all the mystery out of growing these plants, but leaves the beauty. Through text and lavishly illustrated step-by-step instructions, readers learn how to select roses that are reliable in their climate. They also learn how to care for the plants easily and efficiently, how to control pests and diseases with environmentally friendly techniques, and how to prune every type of rose. - Comprehensive descriptions of all rose classes. - Descriptions of 80 rose varieties and cultivars. - More than 280 beautiful color photographs and 34 watercolor paintings. - Suggestions for companion plants that bring out the best in roses while also helping to protect them from various pests. - Detailed discussion of soil science as it pertains to rose health. - Two cross-referenced indexes that cover plants and topics.
Download or read book Grace Rose Farm Garden Roses written by Gracielinda Poulson and published by Artisan. This book was released on 2024-04-09 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspiration of roses A one-of-a-kind guide to growing, cutting, and arranging the most beautiful roses in the world, Garden Roses belongs in the hands of every flower lover. Created by Gracielinda Poulson, the preeminent rose grower in the country and proprietor of Grace Rose Farm, each page of this glorious book steeps the reader in the iconic mystique of the rose: Its breathtaking beauty, in hundreds of photographs. Its secrets, in the incredible breadth of information on the varieties best suited for cutting and how to raise them to thrive in the garden or a container, in almost any climate zone. And its unique presence in our lives, in all the ways to style and display roses, from a simple vaseful to more elaborate tablescapes and floral arches, truly elevating the flower that more than any other has captured our imaginations and delighted our eyes.
Download or read book Everyday Roses written by Paul Zimmerman and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forget the fuss and embrace modern roses as you learn how to grow and care for rose hybrids in a guide that also lays to rest common rose myths and flawed rose care instructions.
Download or read book A Guide to Growing Roses in South Florida written by Ernie Allardt and published by . This book was released on 1981* with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Rose lover s Guide written by Roland A. Browne and published by Scribner Paper Fiction. This book was released on 1983 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book National Trust School of Gardening written by Rebecca Bevan and published by National Trust. This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 803 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘An accessible, informative guide for beginners, but full of ideas and tips for seasoned gardeners.’ – Sunday Mirror Elevate your own green space and become a more confident and creative gardener with lessons from experienced National Trust gardeners in this comprehensive horticultural guide. The National Trust looks after hundreds of beautiful gardens of every imaginable shape and size across Britain – from the grandest country estate to the smallest cottage garden. They manage such internationally renowned gardens as Sissinghurst and Hidcote. National Trust garden staff receive countless questions from visitors about plants growing in the gardens and techniques that can be tried at home. This in-depth guide will pass on their wisdom and provide the answers you are looking for. This book is packed with images of National Trust gardens of all types, spanning over 300 years of horticultural heritage, to inspire keen amateur gardeners and aspirational novices to realise their green-fingered ambitions. Written by expert gardener Rebecca Bevan, with the help of National Trust gardeners, the National Trust School of Gardening will make you feel confident about developing your garden rather than overwhelmed with unnecessary technical detail. From herbaceous borders to gardening sustainably, roses and climbers to growing under glass, each chapter provides snippets of horticultural history, examples of best practice from National Trust gardens, unique gems of wisdom from talented NT gardeners, and lots of easy-to-follow practical advice. Featuring a wide range of National Trust gardens both large and small, formal and informal, famous and undiscovered, high maintenance and low key. The topics covered and the insightful practical guides shared are easily applicable to private gardens, enriching even the tiniest urban spaces.
Download or read book Roses for New England written by Mike Chute and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Best Rose Guide written by Roger Phillips and published by Buffalo, N.Y. ; Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phillips and Rix are the coauthors of 25 other books. In this one, 850 of their favorite roses are described and are divided into 25 categories--wild roses, tea roses, climbing roses, floribundas, ramblers, miniatures, and shrub roses, for example. Within each category, the authors offer information on their history and number of species and give a general description of the flowers. Each entry includes the flower's scientific and common name, country of origin, a detailed description of its flowers and leaves, hardiness, flowering times, color, height, and the conditions in which it will perform best. Companion planting is also discussed. The book's "Visual Key" show the characteristics of each group, and a typical example of each is illustrated. The book, with more than 1,000 color photographs, will appeal to any gardeners interested in growing these popular flowers. colour throughout
Download or read book The Essential Rose Garden written by Peter McHoy and published by Hermes House (UK). This book was released on 1998 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated with beautiful, evocative photographs, as well as practical step-by-step sequences, The Essential Rose Garden is the definitive guide to growing, maintaining and designing with the world's most enduring flower. -- The book begins with a fascinating history of the rose, from ancient Greece to the most influential modern rose growers of the 20(th) century. The next section, Growing Better Roses, offers straightforward instructions on buying and planting roses, routine maintenance, pruning and keeping roses disease-free. Roses Around the Garden provides a practical view of different planting methods and combinations, covering border roses, climbers, ramblers and standards, as well as ground cover, miniature and container roses. Finally, The Rose Gallery showcases a selection of the most popular varieties of rose available, all portrayed with clear, glorious color photographs. -- A comprehensive guide to the different varieties of rose and how to get the best from every type -- A practical guide to planting, priming and nurturing roses, with step-by-step photographs -- An inspiring and instructive guide to designing with roses -- Over 275 beautiful, evocative color photographs of roses in all their splendor
Download or read book Pat Welsh s Southern California Gardening written by Pat Welsh and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-10-29 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1992, Pat Welsh's Southern California Gardening sold well over 40,000 copies and received great critical acclaim. The completely revised and updated edition includes 40 new color photographs plus new information on perennials, ornamental grasses, geraniums, and more. Monthly chapters discuss relevant gardening topicsclimate, plant selection, soils, fertilizers, and wateringand are accompanied by handy checklists to help gardeners stay organized. An assortment of sidebars and rules of thumb will prove useful to gardeners in any region. Beautifully photographed and written in Pat Welsh's warm and practical style, this is an indispensable guide for every southern California gardener.
Download or read book A Year in the Life of a Rose written by Rayford Clayton Reddell and published by Harmony. This book was released on 1996 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roses are the "queens of the garden"--glorious, regal, and sometimes a little hard to handle. In A Year in the Life of a Rose, Reddell shares his tips on when and how to plant, prune, feed, grow and cut all kinds of roses throughout the year. In an invaluable season-by-season survey, Reddell discusses rose care in their respective USDA geographic zones, and more.
Download or read book Redwoods and Roses written by Maureen Gilmer and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-07-01 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Redwoods and Roses explores the special relationship California’s diverse peoples have shared with nature and the unique gardens and landscapes they have created over the years to nurture and enhance those bonds. From pre-colonial times to the Victorian era, California gardening expert Maureen Gilmer brings this garden history to life, showing how the gardens and landscapes were created and profiling the heirloom plants within them. But Redwoods and Roses is more than a book on gardening history. Here, the reader will discover how to recreate period designs in her own garden, from making a no-fuss adobe-look wall from the Mission era to finding heirloom plants for a cottage garden. Redwoods and Roses is a blend of natural history, California history, plants profiles, landscaping tips, and sensible garden advice, as well as an eloquent plea for the preservation of many remarkable plants.
Download or read book California Friendly written by Douglas Kent and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-09 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: California Friendly® is California's future. Water reliability is dependent on using water wisely. We need to create sustainable gardens that rely on less water. This maintenance guide will help you support California's future:*Uncover the secrets of efficient irrigation.*Explore the techniques for irrigating with recycled water.*Get the maintenance tips for hundreds of California Friendly® plants.*Discover the methods and means of managing weed and pest infestations.*Learn how to maintain rainwater capture opportunities.This book has been written for every landscaper, gardener and land manager in Southern California. It has been produced by the very first collaboration between three Southern California organizations, LADWP, MWD and SoCalGas. Grab a copy--they are free--use the information in your garden and help us create a beautiful, thriving and sustainable future.
Download or read book The Common Sense Guide to Growing Roses written by John J. Simpkins and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Guide for Beginners on Growing Roses written by American Rose Society and published by . This book was released on 1951* with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Growing Wonder written by Felicia Alvarez and published by Bloom Imprint LLC. This book was released on 2022-03-22 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you dream of possessing a magical rose garden or a thriving flower farm? Whether you long to fill your own acreage with roses or consider yourself more of a weekend gardener, Menagerie Farm & Flower's Felicia Alvarez can help make your love affair with roses a joyous and rewarding experience. With her engaging and encouraging advice, Alvarez assures readers that they can grow beautiful roses successfully. Whatever your level of passion, with her twenty years of farming experience Felicia will guide you with sound advice and detailed horticultural knowledge.
