Have you always wanted to grow roses but were afraid they would be too much work? Roses have long had a bad reputation for difficult and time consuming. This is not the case.This book will explain all the varieties and how to look after them and have wonderful cut flowers for your home. Learn how to prune to get maximum flowers; it's not as hard as you think. All you need to do is follow a few simple rules and you will be an expert in no time.Learn about the varieties of roses and all of the colour combinations. You can get striped varieties and others that change colour as they age. Roses come in a variety plant styles from the tall and majestic standard to groundcover or carpet roses, climbers and pillar roses.Follow the tips for fertilising to keep your plants healthy and disease free and if you do get invaded by aphids and end up with a case of black spot there are some homemade remedies that are kind to you and the plants.
Have you always wanted to grow roses but were afraid they would be too much work? Roses have long had a bad reputation for difficult and time consuming. This is not the case.This book will explain all the varieties and how to look after them and have wonderful cut flowers for your home. Learn how to prune to get maximum flowers; it's not as hard as you think. All you need to do is follow a few simple rules and you will be an expert in no time.Learn about the varieties of roses and all of the colour combinations. You can get striped varieties and others that change colour as they age. Roses come in a variety plant styles from the tall and majestic standard to groundcover or carpet roses, climbers and pillar roses.Follow the tips for fertilising to keep your plants healthy and disease free and if you do get invaded by aphids and end up with a case of black spot there are some homemade remedies that are kind to you and the plants.
