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Rose Garden Care Tips for October, November & December
Discussion id : 48-209
most recent 17 SEP 10 HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 17 SEP 10 by Jane
Thanks for this article. I am wondering what you mean by "hilling the base" in October? Our garden center told me to try Pine Bark Mulch this winter for the pile of protection. If we happen to have a really dry spell - we often do here in Colorado, should I water through it?
Also I have two roses (Sevillas) that may get dumped on by the street plows, creating a pretty good pile of heavy snow on them. How can I protect them from damage?
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Discussion id : 15-763
most recent 3 JAN 07 HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 3 JAN 07 by delle
Wonderful information and even more wonderful sense of humor! My husband enjoyed reading it aloud to me (after I had already read it) just to chuckle and in some cases guffaw at the wry tone when delivered in a serious deep bass oration.  Thank you so much for a great 'coffee time' giggle. Now I'm off to order roses! (at least 10 more than I have room for!)
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Discussion id : 13-696
most recent 13 AUG 06 HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 13 AUG 06 by Unregistered Guest
Excellent information.  Will certainly help me as I lost some roses during the past winter.
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Discussion id : 13-404
most recent 23 JUL 06 HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 22 JUL 06 by Unregistered Guest

Here in the Silicon Valley the roses frequently begin 'suckers'!  Currently this is a major


problem as they are putting out suckers in this heat . . . Is there something I can buy that will stop, or slow the production of these suckers? What am I doing wrong??     thanks,    --K Haas

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Reply #1 of 1 posted 23 JUL 06 by Unregistered Guest

You aren't doing anything wrong.


There may be a product to reduce suckering but I believe its used by the larger growers for their root stock.


If the buds are not removed from the root stock before the new bud is budded onto it, they may send out a cane from the root stock (sucker.)


Best way to remove it is to gently dig down to where it grows from the root. Then grasp it firmly and pull down, removing a portion of the tissue where it wasattached. Cutting them off, just invites more suckers. Other than that I know of no product that will eliminate suckers.  Try not to expose the roots anymore than necessary.

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