Gardening

Pruning resting and feeding of rose plants (11/02/2010)
(...) This shoot may be used purely as a leaf cover and source of energy. To build up the plant vigour for the next season during. May to September in India, no flower is-taken. (...)

Ideal greenhouse structure for growing roses (10/25/2010)
(...) Green houses are fitted with fan and pad, exhaust fan, vent opening, fogging, etc. Best covering materials are those which are resistant to ultraviolet and infra-red radiation, wind, discoloration and cracking, with the capacity of maximum transmission of light, low transmission of heat; reduced condensation build up for improved sunlight transmission and high durability which resists tears, punctures and photo-degradation. The enclosed structure of green houses generally retain heat load, and the temperature rises inside. (...)

Tips for increasing quality rose flower production (10/25/2010)
(...) These blind shoots must not be cut or bend, but left upright. Other shoots do form buds. When most of the buds'. (...)

Rose pruning time depends on local climate (10/19/2010)
(...) T. and Floribunda roses in Uttar Pradesh is in the middle of October. From a two year trial on the effect of different dates of pruning beginning from 15th September to 15th December in Rosa cv. (...)

Some rose species need special pruning (10/19/2010)
(...) There are handy, tender and intermediate climbers of roses. Small flowers borne in clusters, and long and twiggy growth, which belong to multiflora class, characterize the hardiest climbers or to the early race of Wichuraiana hybrids are generally benefited by hard pruning. These roses produce strong new canes from the base of the plant every year and the new canes mature sufficiently in one season to bear a crop of flowers in the following year. (...)

Roses react very well to the nutrients found in organic manure (10/19/2010)
(...) Farm yard manure and peat, are excellent which improve water retention on light soil and soil structure on heavy soils. Fish manure, hoofs and horn, meat and bone meal are all good slow acting manure. Dried blood is fairly quick acting and useful stimulant. (...)

Why is mulching important when growing roses (10/19/2010)
(...) Preferably 15 cm thick mulching is needed. If the depth of mulch is less, it will not prevent the evaporation of moisture during summer; neither will suppress weeds, which will grow through the mulch. It will also be unable to prevent frost from entering the soil during winter. (...)

The potting mixture influences roses grown in pots (10/19/2010)
(...) The potting mixture consists of three parts of such soil; one part each well rotten manure, leaf mould and wood ash is good. Generally the soil mixed with white sand and compost improve the porosily. In the potting mixture bone meal, castor cake or any other oil cake; and the chemical fertilizer like urea, single superphosphate and muriate of potash can also be added in little quantity. (...)

Roses like intense light and moderate weather conditions (10/14/2010)
(...) In subtropical climates plants do not get true rest period and lose their virility within a few years. Under tropical conditions very high quality-roses can be grown. Most rose breeding is directed to meet the requirements of the temperate climate. (...)

Designing the ideal garden for growing beautiful roses (10/14/2010)
(...) This type of garden will offer good opportunities for growing of many attractive rose species, too. Rose can be effective when seen in group and flourish for several years and of course they produce superb individual flowers. The traditional pattern of rose garden dates back to the mediaeval garden, in which the enclosed garden was divided in to small, regular plots around in central dipping well or fountain, and from which herbs and flowers could be picked from the intervening paths. (...)

How to choose quality rose plants and take good care of them (10/14/2010)
(...) However, always buy from a presumed reputable growers and that is really the first essential step in rose purchasing. As the year go by, more catalogues will be obtained and knowledge for rose plants will be expanding. Healthy, pest and disease free, true to the type, one year old budded plants are to be purchased from authentic source. (...)

Best time for planting roses and right distance between plants (10/14/2010)
(...) In most part of the Northern Indian plains, the ideal time of planting is the middle of October, but can be extended upto February. Plant density is one of the important factors determining the ultimate flower quality and yield, and depends upon the cultivar and also on the soil and environment conditions. Some roses make spreading bushy growth, while other grows tall and upright, they are to be spaced on their growth habit. (...)

How to care for roses in summer and in the rainy season (10/14/2010)
(...) The water spray will make the plant more vigorous and healthy. To keep the white ant away from the plants, powdered neem-cake preparation in water may be applied to the ground and the plant stems. Spray of insecticides against aphids and green flies to be continued once a month. (...)