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Video. The Difference Between Own-Root & Grafted Roses
We've talked about the difference between own-root and grafted roses. Now we'll show you!
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An Early Spring In The Rose Garden
We are having a very early spring here. In fact I didn't get all my pruning done. Here is what I'm gong to do about that and a few other things.
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The Two-Layered Mulch Approach For Feeding Roses.
4 commentsProper mulching should be part of your rose feeding program. And improper mulching can actually hinder your rose feeding program
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What Goes Into Breeding New Roses
Rose breeders are artists in their own right. It takes a great deal of time, work and effort to breed new roses. More than you might think!
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What Do Those Code Names On Roses Mean And Are They Useful?
Roses often have a code name like "BEAdonald". What is it and can it help you when buying new roses?
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Observations While Pruning My Own Garden After A Non-Winter
Like a great deal of the country we never had a winter. Should this affect our pruning if we live in an area that normally has a dormant season. I think it should.
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Using Rose Classes To Buy Garden Roses
2 commentsRose Classes can be another useful way to find great garden roses. Here are a few of the classes where some of those beauties can be found.
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The New Ways Roses Are Tested Before Release To The Public
2 commentsToday's gardeners want roses with better health and vigor. So is the rose industry meeting this need by testing roses in way to meet that criteria. Thankfully they are!
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Four Ways To Buy Roses
Used to be most roses were bought as "bareroot" roses. These days there are many other ways to purchase roses and we have a look!
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Preparing A New Rose Bed
1 commentPreparing a new rose bed is a great way to lay a strong foundation for your roses that will last years. Here are a few tips.
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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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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.
