roses near ocean

QuestionQUESTION: I was reading a old post from 2009 where the person wanted all white roses to plant near ocean that would tolerate ocean winter wind and spray. I am actually looking for roses any colors that

help

QuestionWhat do I need to do to my knock out rose bush? The green bush itself is growing good it just doesnt bloom. I have about 10 other roses and they are doing good, just the one isnt blooming.

Knock-out Roses

Question rose photos Lynette, Another knock-out question, but would appreciate your help. Row of two year old bushes and each year around august they turn their leaves yellow--->brown---Drop off. Now

yellow knock out roses

QuestionI see no bugs but my leaves look like they have holes. green leaves dont look healthy either, kinda yellow. AnswerThere is a rose pest called a Roseslug and it feeds on the undersides of the ros

Knockout Roses dying

QuestionI live about 100 miles south of Atlanta. I had 12 knockout roses die of chemical burn last year when I sprayed them with Carbaryl(the insecticide I was using to treat Japanese Beetles)in the heat of the day.

miniature roses

QuestionI received a miniature rose for Mothers Day. I planted it outside and its been blooming all summer. Will it survive the winter? Is there something I can do to preserve it? Thank you. Answe

My knockout roses have a disease?

QuestionHi. I am from Woodbridge, New Jersey. I planted three knockout roses in early summer which were partially knocked down by Irene. So I pruned them, and since they were growing bigger I moved them

cut yellowing stems

QuestionI have a beautiful double knockout red rose hedge. 12 bushes in all. Someone admired them so much they Hacked off a 4th of the bush closest to the road. It was cut with dirty shears.(strait cuts)but out of t

Spindly leaves on roses

Questionleaves on my roses are spindly and curly. Not the whole rose, just the leaves. What can I do? I live in Everett WA, just north of Seattle WA. I dont own a camera or fancy phone to tak

want to propagate a rose

QuestionI have a rose, Candy Apple is its name, and it has struggled for many (6-8) years so I would like to get a cutting from it and try to propagate it. What is the best way to do this? I live in sout

What type of Rose is this?

Question Rose I am looking for a name for this type of rose, Im hoping you can help me. AnswerThe picture you sent me is a hybrid tea used in the florist trade. Many florist roses are grown in south america

seven sister seeds

Questionhello, My name is Kathryn. I have a swelling green thumb and really dont know how to use it that well. I guess you could say that I am in that experimental part of the gardening life. &nb

rose blooms & THRIPS

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, I grow a few different varieties of HTRs and I have a white HTR bush that,when I first planted it, grew fairly normal sized roses. Unfortunately, I applied Miracle Grow Bloom Booster for more b

winterizing knockout tree roses

QuestionI bought some knockout tree roses this summer & dont know how to winterize them. I cannot, of course, put cones over them. They are about 3.5 tall from ground up. I absolutely love them & naturally dont want

Where to buy plants from

QuestionHi, I really got terribly ripped off last year because I didnt do my homework on nurseries to order my roses from. :( I know Jackson & Perkins is great but they have a very limited selection of roses, indeed

rooted rose cuttings

QuestionI bought rooted rose cuttings in little packages, some with leaves some without. i want to keep them dormant for an other month or so, so that i can transport them in my carry on when i fly home. Should i p

Wild rose bushes

QuestionMy friend asked me to prune back her old rose bushes. The question that I have is that the bushes have been neglected and are running rampant. How would I prune them. She would like to prune them now. I live

Winterizing Knockout roses

QuestionIn a previous answer, I saw that you recommended hay as a winter base cover for the roses. I live in Western Massachusetts, I believe to be Zone 5. Will wood chips or pine needles (or a combinati

a special rose name

QuestionI am looking for a special rose that I can plant for my friend It needs the name Pat or Patricia in it. It will be to remember her by. Thanks AnswerI have looked all through the rose data bases

Overwatered Roses

QuestionI have a wonderful lady, who planted some gorgeous little roses in two pots. I read your reply to another question, and understand that potted roses (indoor) are a balancing act. I overwatered them. Three