With frost upon us, the roses are getting ready for a long winter sleep. But don’t be fooled — their process of acclimatizing to winter dormancy is slow and gradual. Dormancy is the most crucial element of winter hardiness, and roses require six to eight weeks of acclimatization before they enter full dormancy, ready to withstand the lowest winter temperatures. It’s not … [Read more...] about Putting roses to bed
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New hardy roses even a beginner can grow
As a new gardener, some plants intimidate me more than others. I hear rumours that lupins are picky about soil, delphiniums are hard to keep standing tall, and roses are prone to pests and diseases. So, I steer clear of these plants, even though I often find them to be the most beautiful. With my preconceived notions of roses in place, I went to Landscape Ontario’s Trial … [Read more...] about New hardy roses even a beginner can grow
