10 Steps to Beautiful Roses Quotes

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― Oster, Maggie, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

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― Oster, Maggie, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

“addition to the landscape. No other shrub can bloom almost continuously from early summer until frost. And no”
― Oster, Maggie, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

“types”
― Maggie Oster, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

“blooms.”
― Maggie Oster, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

“and within your budget. When spraying, be sure to cover both sides of the leaves, spray in the early morning the”
― Maggie Oster, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

“number”
― Maggie Oster, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

“appropriate”
― Maggie Oster, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

“Usually upright-growing, bush roses need no support and grow from less than six inches to over six feet tall, depending on the variety and climate. Bush roses are further subdivided into five categories: hybrid tea, floribunda, grandiflora, miniature, and heritage, or old, roses.”
― Maggie Oster, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

“planting”
― Maggie Oster, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

“roses can be a valuable addition to the landscape. No other shrub can bloom”
― Maggie Oster, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

“recommendations”
― Maggie Oster, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

“adaptable of plants, being able to thrive in a wide range of climates from subtropical California to the deep-freezer”
― Maggie Oster, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

“plants that are growing well, then no special preparation is needed. For a newly planted area, first remove any sod. Next, till or dig the soil to a depth of”
― Maggie Oster, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

“grow best in a slightly acid soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5. The lab or extension office will be able to provide information on how to raise or lower the pH, if”
― Maggie Oster, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

“county offices in the phone directory) for information on how and where to take a soil sample. The results will tell you about the soil, including”
― Maggie Oster, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

“Fortunately, soil can be helped with additives and fertilizer. If you have not gardened previously or are on a new site, have your soil tested by a laboratory. Call your County Extension”
― Maggie Oster, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

“There are a few people who have the wonderful garden loam that is described in books and magazines. One is more likely to have a soil that is predominantly clay or sand. If you live in a subdivision,”
― Maggie Oster, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

“wide. Containers should have drainage holes. Use a soil-less potting mix and feed and water frequently. In cold climates, container-grown plants”
― Maggie Oster, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

“plantings. These are great for decks or entranceways. Miniatures can grow in pots as small as”
― Maggie Oster, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

“inches between each plant and 18 inches between each row. Prune heavily after planting to encourage”
― Maggie Oster, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

“Shrub roses readily create broad, informal hedges. Grandifloras make tall, narrow ones, while floribundas are best for low hedges. Space plants 24 inches”
― Maggie Oster, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

“roses. You’ll enjoy both the scent and the flowers as you relax and entertain. Planting roses around the mailbox or lamp post and along walks and drives also makes your home inviting.”
― Maggie Oster, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

“For instance, include several roses on either side of your doorstep or massed in front of the traditional foundation planting of evergreens for bold color. Floribundas and miniatures are particularly”
― Maggie Oster, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

“The traditional way to use roses is in beds. These can be any shape and are an attractive, albeit conservative, choice for a formal garden. More exciting”
― Maggie Oster, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

“adaptability coupled with readiness to flower year after year right from the first, roses are clearly one of the most versatile of plants for the landscape.”
― Maggie Oster, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

“sprinkler systems. Too much wind, especially in winter, can damage canes. One aspect that people sometimes forget to consider is access. Having roses close to the house or a part of the yard that you regularly pass will mean that you will enjoy your roses more and”
― Maggie Oster, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

“shallow roots, such as silver maples or poplars. Also avoid planting under eaves or gutters where falling water, snow, or ice can be damaging. An area”
― Maggie Oster, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

“adaptability coupled with readiness to flower year after year right from the first, roses are clearly”
― Maggie Oster, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110

“Soil drainage is particularly important, but even that can be corrected, either with tiling or raised beds. To check drainage, dig a hole 18 inches deep”
― Maggie Oster, 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110