All About Roses - Guide to Roses
Rose gardening is an ever-popular hobby for millions of people the world over.
Whether you engage in rose gardening as a simple pleasure, an avid enthusiast, or you're a world-class landscaping gardener, a few basic rules still apply when it comes to rose gardens. And you'll discover some of these rose gardening basics if you just take a few minutes to read the article below and explore this site, specifically designed for roses.
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Rose Gardening Basics
What purpose will the rose serve in your garden? Are you looking for a simple splash of color in a certain area, or are you planning to fill your house with bouquets of beautiful cut flowers? Answers to these questions will help you decide which varieties are best suited for your particular garden.Contrary to public opinion, Roses aren't some over bred species of plants that need constant pampering to survive. Most rose species have some basic requirements - adequate sunlight, water and nutrition - to provide a splashy show of color in your garden.
Roses prefer a well-drained soil high in organic matter - that means adding composted material, soil additives and/or fertilizer to the bed before the roses are planted. Roses also prefer a neutral soil, with a pH factor of between 5.5 and 7.0 - meaning the soil is neither highly acidic or alkaline. Add a layer of bone meal to the bottom of the planting hole prior to planting the rose.
To determine if the location you have chosen for your rose has adequate drainage, first dig the hole where the plant will go, and fill it approximately ¾ deep with water. If the water drains or is absorbed within 6-8 hours, you have adequate drainage. If you still see standing water after that period of time, you'll need to expand the hole, and add more organic material and soil additives to help wick the water away from the roots. Roses cannot survive for long in standing water, so drainage is critical.
Once the rose has been planted, it's a good idea to add a two-inch layer of mulching material around the base of the plant. Mulch serves several purposes - adding additional organic material to the site, helping to control weed growth, and stabilizes soil temperature.
Blue Roses
Their Meaning and History
Are blue roses for real? The answer is yes and no.Many florists dye white roses with a natural blue dye in order to create blue roses. And up until a few years ago, all flower shops created their blue roses this way.
However, with modern advances in genetic engineering, rose gardeners and greenhouse now have the ability to grow authentic blue roses.
Blue Roses can be delivered for nearly any occasion, especially for birthday gifts or celebrations. Because of their uniqueness, the blue-hued rose represents accomplishing the impossible or overcoming all odds.
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Yellow Roses
Their Meaning and Significance
Yellow Roses became hugely popular at the end of the 18th century when they were found naturally growing in various parts of Middle Eastern countries.Yellow Roses almost always signify deep friendship and happiness and are the best rose to express non-romantic affections.
Therefore, they are appropriate for business affairs and social events that are impersonal in nature. Yellow roses are also great "get well" or "thank you" type flower arrangements for those who need a pick me up to their day.
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White Roses
White roses are probably the most versatile rose for it's various meanings for nearly every occasion.Various traditions and folklore consider the white rose to be the original rose color and a gift from the gods.
Thus, white roses are symbolic of divine love, spirituality, purity, and spiritual unions. In Western society, white rose bouquets are traditional for weddings representing the purity and love for marriage.
On the other hand, white rose arrangements are traditionally used in sympathy and funeral ceremonies to indicate the spiritual union between the Soul and God.
Since white roses also mean innocence and well-being, 12 white roses are an appropriate gift for friends, family, and business associates alike.
When unsure of what colored rose to send, the white rose is a neutral rose that can mean many things and will not offend anyone.
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Rose garden in Spring, Maryland
visit http://youtube.com/DattatreyaSivaBaba to learn about Datta, who inspired this video! Take a virtual vacation in our back yard in Maryland (May 28, 2007). Just a 3d fly-through of blooming roses with chillout music. Enjoy. Audio music added via YouTube's TestTube feature: Material Copyright Holder Policy Countries Audio from Madison Park-Who's Got the Time DRA Allow Everywhere
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