Get Your Tools Ready for Pruning
It’s the holidays, and we are all distracted by family and events. It helps we don’t need to do much with the roses. However, you should get your tools ready
Performance Review for Your Roses and a Much Needed Rest
Welcome to the holiday season! I know I’m still recovering from Thanksgiving — and I’m still stuffed. Between now and year-end, you and I will have to attend several Christmas
Why Are You Buying Another Rose?
The end of the rose season is fast approaching, and our emails and physical mailboxes are filled with ideas about new roses to add to our gardens. November and December
November Rose Care: There is Little to Do
Let me put your mind at ease by telling you there is little to do to maintain your roses in November. We’ve all put in a lot of effort this
Caring for October Roses – Maintenance Tips
Can you believe it’s already autumn? I mean, it’s still 110 degrees outside. What a wacko year. Anyway, it’s time to give your roses a little extra TLC so they
Why We Mulch Our Roses
This summer has really highlighted the importance of mulching our roses. With the Phoenix area experiencing over 110 days of temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, I’m feeling worn out, and I
September Rose Care – Prepare for the Fall Season
From my school days, I realized that Labor Day weekend signified the end of summer and the return to work. Now, after Labor Day, it still means getting back to
Morticia Addams Inspires Me to Deadhead Roses
When I think about deadheading my roses, I can’t help but recall Morticia Addams from the classic 1960s show “The Addams Family.” She had a distinctive way of deadheading, opting
Sharing rose pictures, and good information, with you because my wife needs a break from hearing about our rose garden.
Dean Baker
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