Rose Cuttings – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Herald the Coming of Spring! There is nothing like the fragrance of bush honeysuckle to announce that spring is just around the corner. Flowering quince is next to follow, along …

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Rose Cuttings – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

First Blooms This year is proving to be no different than any other year in the varied expressions of our spring flowers. Mother Nature always changes the amount of rain …

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Rose Cuttings – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

With warm temperatures approaching, it is a good time to plant annuals. They embellish our gardens, not only for summer, but well into fall. I have found that annual combinations …

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Rose Cuttings – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

I am biased towards old roses. I personally think that they are the ultimate garden plant. Long-lived, colorful, fragrant, carefree, versatile and fast-growing are the adjectives that come to mind …

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Rose Cuttings – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Caldwell Pink, a rose found in Caldwell, Texas, is one of the best roses for our hot Texas summers. It’s a standout for several reasons. First and foremost is its …

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Rose Cutting

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Once is EnoughThe first blooms of spring are often the most memorable – bearded irises, azaleas, camellias and redbuds. However, to me, the best heralds of spring are once-blooming roses, …

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Rose Cuttings – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

We’ve heard it over and over: “Use compost, mulch your beds, and add more organic matter.” The benefits of mulch have been widely reported and emphasized. As a gardener, I …

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