Posts Tagged ‘roses’
In Bloom In June…
Learn why kousa dogwoods are so amazing right now, maintenance for June-flowering perennials, and all about the fragrant invader rose.
Read MoreMid-Summer Rose Questions
“My shrub roses have stopped flowering…how do I get them to bloom again?” Shrub roses often put out a burst of flowers in mid-to-late June, but after that take a short break. If you do nothing, most of these will start to produce new growth again soon, but you can hasten the process in a…
Read MoreRose Basics for May – 10 Tips for Success
It’s never been easier to grow roses. Here are ten tips for planting and maintaining roses on Cape Cod.
Read MoreHow To Deadhead Roses
There are many reasons to deadhead roses and it isn’t as complicated as common myths suggest. The term “deadhead” simply means to cut the old, wilted flowers off of plants. This improves the appearance of the plant but more importantly, it often stimulates the production of more flowers. It’s a widespread belief that roses must…
Read MoreChoosing Roses
Find the right type of rose for your garden: shrub or landscape roses, tea roses or English cottage garden types are popular.
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