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Commercially Growing Organic Roses For The Retail Market. Can It Be Done?
Many of us grow roses organically. Wouldn't it be nice if the nursery that produced them did the same? It can be done and here's proof.
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Preparing new rose beds. Think Big!
2 commentsPreparing a new rose bed is a one time opportunity to really get your roses off to a great start. Here are some tips to do it without breaking your back or the bank!
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Should A Rose's Growth Habit Decide What Class It Is?
Roses are grouped into classes like Hybrid Tea, Floribunda and so on. But sometimes how they grow doesn't decide where they end up. Well, it should!
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Beyond Knockout. The Next Generation of Garden Roses. Part 2
With rose buying season upon us it's time to explore some of the great new garden roses becoming more widely available in the United States. Meet The Easy Elegance Series.
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The One Essential Thing To Know When Pruning Climbing Roses
Pruning climbing roses can be intimidating. But far less so if you know one essential thing...
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Spring Flowering Rose Lovers Unite!
1 commentFind the thought of "once flowering" roses off putting. Think again!
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Do Own Root Roses Make Better Plants In Your Garden
We've spent a little time talking about own-root vs budded roses. But of most concern to you is; which makes a better plant!?
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Summer Pruning Roses In a hot Climate?
When should you prune your roses if you live in a hot climate with no winter. How about summer!
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When Are My Roses Dormant Enough For Some Light Trimming?
It's never a good idea to trim roses in late fall. But just when can you do a light trim on your roses?
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Why do some roses do well own-root and some don't?
1 commentSome own root roses seem to grow faster than other and some seem to not do well on their own-roots at all! Why is that??
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Planting Roses where roses used to be. Do you have to remove all the old soil??
2 commentsThe common wisdom is you need to remove all the old soil if you are planting new roses in a bed that recently contained roses. Is this still true? Is there another way?
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Everyone loves roses. If you always wanted to add roses to your garden but were too intimidated by their diva reputation, Roses Are Plants, Too is the blog for you.
Paul Zimmerman has grown thousands of roses for over 15 years and for ten of those years in a sustainable manner. His common-sense approach shows you how to integrate garden roses into your landscape by looking at them as nothing more than flowering shrubs, all the while encouraging you to trust your own "Gardener's Instincts" in the care of these beautiful plants.
You will learn how to prune and train climbing roses, and how to get the most "ka-bloom" out of your shrub, David Austin and Knockout rose bushes. You'll get tips on growing roses organically and trimming them all season to keep their shape. You'll discover the difference between own-root and grafted roses, and more. Much of the instruction will be via videos that Paul produces himself!
Paul Zimmerman ran a rose care company in Los Angeles before moving to South Carolina to start Ashdown Roses. Now he focuses on rose education and teaching via Paul Zimmerman Roses. He lectures, gives workshops, and judges rose trials around the world, and it is this experience he brings to this blog.
Whether you are new to roses or an experienced grower, Paul will open your garden to the vast diversity our national flower offers.
If you have questions about roses and rose care or would like to share your own experiences please visit our Roses Are Plants, Too discussion forum.
To inquire about Paul's workshops and lectures, email him at paul@paulzimmermanroses.com.
