“An area with good air movement helps to quickly dry foliage from moisture of dew, rain or sprinkler” — Maggie Oster Copy Share Image
“Shrub roses readily create broad, informal hedges. Grandifloras make tall, narrow ones, while floribundas are best for low hedges. Space plants 24 inches” — Maggie Oster Flower Copy Share Image
“Soil drainage is particularly important, but even that can be corrected, either with tiling or raised beds.” — Maggie Oster Drainage Copy Share Image
“P.O. Box 30,000, Shreveport, LA 71130-0030. For $2.50 plus shipping from the same address, a yearly-updated” — Maggie Oster Copy Share Image
“Granada, Peace, Precious Platinum, Duet, Color Magic and First Prize. Floribundas — Europeana, Cherish, Simplicity,” — Maggie Oster Granada Copy Share Image
“roses are no more difficult to grow than any other shrub or flower. But just as other plants need some care and… — Maggie Oster Flower Copy Share Image
“grow best in a slightly acid soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5. The lab or extension office will be able… — Maggie Oster Copy Share Image
“One aspect that people sometimes forget to consider is access. Having roses close to the house or a part of the yard… — Maggie Oster Flowers Copy Share Image
“For instance, include several roses on either side of your doorstep or massed in front of the traditional foundation planting of evergreens… — Maggie Oster Flowers Copy Share Image
“Fortunately, soil can be helped with additives and fertilizer. If you have not gardened previously or are on a new site, have… — Maggie Oster Copy Share Image
“No matter how great the rose variety or the quality of the plant, if put in a less-than-ideal location, you’ll be waging… — Maggie Oster Flower Copy Share Image
