Complete Guide to Roses

Ortho's Complete Guide

by Michael D. McKinley

- The "everything-you-need-to-know" guide to successfully growing roses. - Simple techniques show everyone from beginner to enthusiast how to select, pot, stake and care for roses.

- Expert advice includes how to deal with pests and diseases as well as how to ensure healthy plants by controlling light, temperature and humidity.

Genres: Gardening, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Nikki Nielsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Moving into a house with roughly 300 rose bushes was slightly overwhelming and I have consulted this book roughly 50 times in the last year. So far it answered all my questions.

[Rebekah Shapiro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pro: written in coordination with the American Rose Society, so it includes the ARS's awards and recommendations regarding zones, hardiness, etc.
Con: written in coordination with Ortho, so it goes straight to recommending harsh chemicals for disease and arthropod problems, and even prevention

[Tilden · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good advise on pruning, watering, planting roses. Has good info on rose diseases and pests. However, since it is an Ortho book, the solutions for ridding roses of pests and diseases advise using Ortho chemicals other than organic solutions. Otherwise it is a good reference guide.

[Chet · Rating 5 out of 5]

love all the Ortho Books

[Jennifer B · Rating 4 out of 5]

awesome photos! great tips and easy to use