Here’s a timely article to help you be more physically ready for your Spring chores – and maybe avoid any unhealthy surprises outdoors. There are even in-depth references and article links, plus a bio about Kathy. You may also find her at the Discovery Garden near Mount Vernon, Washington where she volunteers. (Thank you Debbie for sharing . . .)
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By adopting proper watering habits, you can help your rose plants survive the hot weather. Here are some tips to guide you during these hot summer months.
Here is a summary of seasonal projects that we seem to go back to like a favorite chair – and with good results that walk in the rose show door year after year.
Alfalfa is one of the additives that is often used when planting roses. It is also used dry or as part of a tea during the spring fertilizing.
The usual plants that indicate when we should do our spring rose pruning in 2024 are not yet showing any color in our yard: yellow Forsythia and pink Quince.
It is a disease that is carried by a very specific spider mite which infects your rose. You’ll see it as purple ‘witches broom’ foliage – and it can be lethal.
Here are the 8 Fall chores to focus on in Puget Sound rose gardens that help ensure a strong & healthy start in the Spring – whenever that occurs.
