Plant Profile: Rose ‘The Fairy’
Karen One of the most popular and widely grown Polyanthas, ‘The Fairy’ has mid-pink frilly double flowers that fade to almost white. They are produced in clusters of ten to forty…
Earth-Kind Roses: Polyanthas
Polyantha roses are a type of modern rose that is known for its large clusters of small flowers on relatively small, sturdy bushes. The ones described below are all Earth-Kind…
Earth Kind Roses: Small Bushes
Earth-Kind is a designation given to roses by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service after extensive testing that evaluates pest tolerance as well as outstanding landscape performance. It tells the public…
Pink Roses for Weeping Standards
Standards, also called tree roses, add elegance and formality to a garden. They provide a vertical accent and making pruning and spraying easier. Weeping standards are especially graceful and can…
Garden Journal: August 29, 2010
Sunny skies, high temperatures without humidity, and less rain have made gardening this week a pleasure. The soil has dried considerably and the fungi that have plagued the lawn are…
Garden Journal: August 1, 2010
We have had the gamut of weather this week from high heat and humidity to the coldest day on record for August first. Torrential showers gave the plants a good…