Rose Growing Secrets

Is it true rose plants should not be close to a wood house, because they attract termites? My friend told me to move the rose plants far away from my house, because termites live in rose plants and they could attack my house.

Rose flower growers, help needed, what do rose plants really like please read below? I grow some roses in OR zone 7, and they do fine, but I just bought 5 more and I want to plant them where they will be really happy. I have good soil and raise a lot of flowers and it is hot here in the summer altho it gets cool at night. It seems that if they get any a.m. shade, they tend towards mildew on their leaves and I think they like a.m. sun with afternoon shade, as do most plants here. Any good suggestions besides spraying and all ? Or any new info on raising happy rose plants. They are hybrid teas.

What is the white powdery stuff on my rose plants ? I live in southern Cali and I water my rose plants regularly but lately I am seeing white powdery stuff on my rose plants, mostly on stem, and leaves. is this some kind of disease and if so, what is the cure for it ? TIA :)

When should i cut down my rose plants? I live in San Francisco, CA and I read somewhere that rose plants should be cut down once a year. My question is when? How much should I cut too? Thank you.

What kind of rose plants do I have? Dark yellow blooms. Very thorny Are about 12-18 inches tall. There are 6 rose plants on the east side of my house. They are each growing about a foot apart with no overlapping.

What is the best way to keep rose plants safe during the winter? I have rose plants in planters and I am wondering what is the best way to keep the safe during the winter. I live in OK where we are getting our first frost tonight so I brought them in. How do I ensure they live?

avilability of rose plants in india? i am a rose lover, having 120 rose plants at my roof garden. i`am in need of new varieties of roses. pls help me by giving emial,phone numbers of big rose breeders.i know all local nurseries so pls advice me with advance information on all india basis.

Can you buy climbing rose plants in Costa Rica? We want to plant climbing roses in the jardin and can not get rose plants .

will too much tea leaves kill the rose plants? it is very hard for us to buy rose plants here, i do not want to use them as experiment, please help. i have expired un-used tea leaves, 1] can i use it straight to the rose bushes or i have to make it exactly like the used tea leaves? 2] how much is the maximum quantity we can use on each rose? will too much tea leaves kill the plant? 3] is there any limit of the amount of egg shell we can use on rose plants? 4] can i mix tea leaves, egg shell and rose food together for the plants?

Advice on Rose plants please? Hiya I bought two new rose plants and planted them today. Does anyone have any tips or advice for growing healthy roses? I have bought rose food but I do not know much about growing them. Any help would be great thanks.

How to increase blooming in rose plants? I have couple of rose plants kept in direct sunlight, it blooms once a month. I have added commercially available "rose food" a kind of organic fertilizer. even then it blooms once in a month. am watering alternate days. But when i bought the rose plants from the vendor, it had 3 rose buds and it was blooming for one week. then it started decreasing. I heard vendors use some enzyme / fertilizer to increasing blooming nature. Could you please get me the chemical name.. Thanks in Advance. Venkat

trying to get rid of baby sun rose plants? My back yard has been taken over by baby sun rose plants. I was wondering if any one had an easier method than pulling them up.

can i cut stems of frozen rose plants to use them as root stock and plant them indoors at the right temperatur? I was just thinking of cutting some rose stems from rose plants on the road side to use them as root stock , will it work ?

The stems on my rose plants are turning dark brown and the new leaves are wilting,why is this happening? I have noticed this recently,since I uncovered the plants for spring.The roses are in containers not in the ground and some of the stalks are turning brown.I have sprayed them to prevents diseases but have not ever seen something like this.Please help!

How to keep that powdery white film off of Rose plants? Every single time I buy a mini or regular rose plant they start to get this very fine powdery white film on the leaves. Any way to avoid that happening? And how do you prevent it from happening in first place?

How do you properly care for rose plants? My mom and I have been wanting to plant roses but we are a bit discouraged because we know they are kinda hard to manage. So my question is how do you properly care for roses we live in AZ and it gets pretty hot here so also wondering where to place them considering the sun hits the front yard for most of the day.

How to take care of rose plants.? recently, i bought a few coloured rose plants and i find that all the leaves turn yellow and the branches dry up. Also, sometimes, we have heavy rainfall and i am worried that my roses would die (I have planted them on the ground).how do i save them.

The new growth in my rose plants are drying out before the leaves unfolds..the tiny leaves just falls off.? the new leaves coming out becomes brown and dried before they open ups i am not over watering as smone told me not to over water roses but their is moisture in the soil...and its happening with all the roses in my garden...the plants have shown flowers just the time i bought them in winter..after that their is no flowering..i had cut the plants one mon back and now its a little bushy.. i can't find any bugs there..

Rose plants with no flowers? rose plants with lots of leaves but no flowers, what is the problem?

Why do I have red spots on the leaves on the rose plants? How can I get read of the aphids and white bugs? I live in North Bay of California in the wine country. They look like they are rust stains on the leaves. At first I thought they might have been burnt from the sun or burnt form the bug spray. I also have aphids and whit bugs on my rose bush. How do I get read of them?

What's been your experience buying rose plants online? I have been looking at http://www.heirloomroses.com and thinking of ordering. When you get the plants in the mail- is it basically roots and dirt in a bag with a stick coming out?

Do you have tips on growing healthy Adeniums (Desert Rose plants - succulent) in Wisconsin? Hi, I am interested in growing some really healthy adeniums that I can use as Bonsai, or tree-art (since true Bonsai is a much more disciplined art-form than I have patience for or knowledge of).....but I live in North Central WI and I am worried that I will have trouble with these equatorial plants. Does anyone have any experience from a northern climate, and would you mind sharing a few tips or strategies? thanks.

Where can I find Violet Carson Rose Plants in Nurseries other than Australia or South Africa? I really would like to grow these floribundas but I can't find any of these plants. Yes, they are the one featured in V for Vendetta. Most of the nurseries I can find are only in Australia or South Africa. Help? Thanks! And if you have any tips on anything special about growing them, it would great to know.

Possible to grow healthy Rose plants in SW Florida outdoors? Possible to grow healthy Rose plants in SW Florida? ..... Or would the high winds or constant insects just be too much for them? (If they were planted outdoors next to the house.)

Do rose plants die if there is not enough sun? I have roses next to an orange tree that blocks the sun in the afternoon. The roses have stopped growing! Should I move them?

My 2-year old rose plants have almost no leaves after the first blooming. Any ideas? They bloomed like crazy a couple of weeks ago. Could they really have died that fast?

I have Confederate Rose plants and they are not blooming.? They are suppose to bloom in the Fall. I live in Central Arkansas, when should they bloom?

how can i keep my rose plants in pots,full of life,n green? they r in small pots, n ,i have no space to put them to the ground,what shall i do?

To disinfect my shears in between dead heading each of my rose plants, can I dip it into alcohol? like a cup of alcohol for instance? instead of using a cotton swab with a splash of alcohol in between each cleaning? i think it'll just make my life easier if i can "dip" instead. thank you.

How come rose plants have torns? And what happen to the fragrant smell it used to have?

Digging up and Moving of Rose Bushes and Other Plants? We will be moving soon. I want to take the rose bushes and some other flowers and plants with us to the new house. What is the proper way to dig up plants, especially rose bushes, and transporting them without killing them? Can I cut them down a bit to make the transfer easier? Anyone know of any sites that offer information about this? Thank you!

If I plant two different colored rose of Sharon plants next to each other, will it effect the color of Seeds? Like....Tomato will hybridize. Will rose of sharon do the same with flower colors or not? If I plant a pink rose of sharon, will it always be pink? How can I get more blooms. Want to learn more about these plants.

i live in phoenix and have several rose plants (perfect climate) anyway how do i take care of them? like pruning, watering, soil ect.

How do you grow rose plants on a lattice?

How can I multiply a rose plant i.e. create two rose plants out of one? If I cut a stem and put it in another pot, will it grow?

I am looking for a home remedy for aphids on my rose plants? I have heard of soap water but I am not sure of the ratio of soap to water. Is it dish or laundry???

I have several rose plants that came with my house, but they don't bloom at all. How do I get them to bloom?

what is the best way to maintain rose plants in pots for longer periods?

how long does it take for new rose plants to bloom? just planted them the other day and they are just babies some have leafs on them

Any one out there know where I can buy sterling silver rose plants? I am in Myrtle Beach, SC and require more "sterls" any sources, brilliant, helpful people?

Should I trim my Rose of Sharon plants a month before they bloom? My Rose of Sharon plants need to be trimmed, but it's only a month before they bloom. If I trim them now, will I damage them?

Can you use Miracle Grow Rose Plant food for other plants besides roses?

What is the best systemic insect spray for rose plants? They are outdoor plant that are in pots.?

My rose plants leaves are turning red, is there a problem?

How to increase flowers in rose? How to raise and protect rose plants in adverse hot climate like in India?

How to maintain Rose plants and planting rose plants?

what can I do whit my rose plants that are ills? they have a little black points and get yellows and fall?

Any specific reason why rose plants are cut in an inclined position?

yellow leaves on herbs (mint) and rose plants? they are in pots, sunny side

When to plant rose plants in Tennessee??? I bought some today at Lowes do I need to take them back ??