I planted them in sun, water them regularly, and gave them plant food. They are very slow growing (climbers) and only one of three has a single flower....and no buds. I really want to have the rose garden nobody promised me!!!!!Help!!!!
How do I get my roses to produce more flowers?
Well, it seems you are doing the right thing by watering regularly and giving them a shot of plant food. Hopefully, you aquired these bushes from the nursery and aren't trying to grow them from the root stock from another rose bush. They should have a bud (swelling) at the base of the plant that each cane grows from. If they are store bought, they should start to produce flowers as they grow. If it is from root stock, it will never produce flowers such as a "grafted" rose bush does. Some of the energy to produce flowers may be lacking due to the plant wanting to grow tall, as this climbing variety does, so all the energy is for top growth. I don't know what kind or type of fertilizer you have been using, but hopefully it doesn't contain alot of nitrogen in its makeup. You can check this by looking at the box or bag and see the numbers that signify the % of each nutrient available per bag. The first number is the total "nitrogen" the second is "phospherous" and the third is "potassium" or potash. For roses you don't want to have alot of nitrogen. This causes more taller, leafy growth, at the expence of flower production. It should contain around 10 - 15% nitrogen. The last two numbers need to be quite a bit higher and will aid in the production of flowers and root developement. Miracle Gro makes a very good liquid soluble fertilizer made specifically for roses. You can get it at any leading garden center, such as Walmart, Home Depot, or Lowes.. Hope this answers some of your concerns.. Good Luck!
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Reply:Your very welcome, glad to have helped. And thanks for voting!
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Reply:I was just thinking... I hope they weren't mislabled as being "climbing" and in fact they are a hybrid tea rose or grandflora instead.. Just a thought. Report Abuse
Reply:Roses loves fertilizer. I use rabbit pellets (poop) on mine recently. They love it.
They also like full sun.
I hope this helps.
Reply:idk but i think that it grose by it self if u have another one or just get more seeds to plant them.
Reply:You have to be patient. The first year after planting they "sleep", the second year they "creep" and the third year they "leap"!! It sounds like you are doing everything right so far. After blooming, cut the spent canes off as they will not bloom again, they will only suck energy from the plant that could be used for new canes to produce new flowers. In general, climbing roses only form from horizontialy growing canes.
Reply:when you water them - water at the base - do not sprinkle the whole plant
best of luck!
Reply:You need to trim it. If you observe new branches are going to pop out at the cuts you make. Therefore if you keep it trimmed it will grow faster and it will produce more roses.
Reply:get them drunk, when you water them add a shot of whiskey to the water and also put in a little powdered gelatin, a spoonful of ammonia with the mix and your roses should respond wonderfully, good luck, scott.
p.s. be careful what time of day you water them and don't do this to them ever day but once a week should turn them around.
Reply:Some climbing roses are slow starters. It can be a couple of years before they produce many flowers. Only cut back thin, straggly or dead branches to tidy up in the spring and tie in the branches to supports, either trellis, wire to the walls or fences.
When there have been flowers on your climber, do dead-head after the blooms have faded and you will get further flushes.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Would Bindweed kill a rose?
I have a patch of garden that has got rather overgrown and Ive just found my rose, covered in bindweed and dead.
Would Bindweed kill a rose?
I saw a rose today which was quite unattractive. I snipped it and threw it on the compost heap and it made the heap look worse!!
Bindweed can definitely kill a rose as well as many other plants.
Reply:the name suggest so bindweed is horrible to get rid u have to pull all of it up and make sure u get the root system it is a pain. best to do the old fashion way instead of waitin for weedkiller to do it then at least u know u got rid of it.
Reply:Yes isolate the bindweed then spray it with Glyphosate (roundup or equiv) but make sure it only goes on the bindweed leaf as it kills through green leaf then spray again if necessary
Reply:That rose bush is such a pest, it really is a **weed**. LOL. Are you sure it's dead? Maybe you need some more of that bindweed to really kill it. :p
Reply:Bindweed will strangle the life out of ANY other plant it wraps itself around.
Reply:it would strangle the life out of it
Reply:Yes, it would strangle it!
Honestly. You're hilarious!
*giggles to self*
Reply:yes it would
Reply:well if the roses r dead then u got ur answer
Reply:yah duh
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Would Bindweed kill a rose?
I saw a rose today which was quite unattractive. I snipped it and threw it on the compost heap and it made the heap look worse!!
Bindweed can definitely kill a rose as well as many other plants.
Reply:the name suggest so bindweed is horrible to get rid u have to pull all of it up and make sure u get the root system it is a pain. best to do the old fashion way instead of waitin for weedkiller to do it then at least u know u got rid of it.
Reply:Yes isolate the bindweed then spray it with Glyphosate (roundup or equiv) but make sure it only goes on the bindweed leaf as it kills through green leaf then spray again if necessary
Reply:That rose bush is such a pest, it really is a **weed**. LOL. Are you sure it's dead? Maybe you need some more of that bindweed to really kill it. :p
Reply:Bindweed will strangle the life out of ANY other plant it wraps itself around.
Reply:it would strangle the life out of it
Reply:Yes, it would strangle it!
Honestly. You're hilarious!
*giggles to self*
Reply:yes it would
Reply:well if the roses r dead then u got ur answer
Reply:yah duh
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I want a cottage garden, and need help figuring out...?
color schemes. My favorite color is pink so I definitely want to use tons of that, but the problem is that the house came with two hardy rose trees with gorgeous red roses. I don't want to remove them or transplant them because they're probably 15 years old.
I want a lot of pink, purple, and yellows in my cottage garden. How can these co-exist?
I want a cottage garden, and need help figuring out...?
As you can see in this garden, red and pink go together. Your roses will probably only bloom for a short period of time and then will have beautiful green leaves the rest of the season:
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/phot...
I want a lot of pink, purple, and yellows in my cottage garden. How can these co-exist?
I want a cottage garden, and need help figuring out...?
As you can see in this garden, red and pink go together. Your roses will probably only bloom for a short period of time and then will have beautiful green leaves the rest of the season:
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/phot...
In the garden (of life), who is your rose (true love), and buttercup (best firend)? and why?
In life, I don't know who my rose is, but I'm sure I'll find her, and my buttercup.. I have 2 buttercups (female best friends), one of them is named Alyssa, and the other's name I Camilla.. and they really look out for me.. and they're great..
In the garden (of life), who is your rose (true love), and buttercup (best firend)? and why?
My rose is yet to be found, and I just killed the buttercup because she was growing towards the other garden.
Reply:my true love? i dont even know what true love is...lol i think i am in love with my life right now, the people around me and my faith in God gives me red, blooming roses everyday.
best friend= roann, she is married now and lives in the philippines, i miss her so much!
In the garden (of life), who is your rose (true love), and buttercup (best firend)? and why?
My rose is yet to be found, and I just killed the buttercup because she was growing towards the other garden.
Reply:my true love? i dont even know what true love is...lol i think i am in love with my life right now, the people around me and my faith in God gives me red, blooming roses everyday.
best friend= roann, she is married now and lives in the philippines, i miss her so much!
Ants in the garden?
My mum and dad have a peony rose in their garden and it is covered in ants and it's the only thing in the garden that they are on. They have tried ant powder but it doesn't work. Any ideas?
Ants in the garden?
If it is a peony plant/bush/flower, you need the ants on it. Don't kill them off of it! The peony needs the ants to soften the shell of the bud so they open and bloom. If you doubt me, kill the ants and watch that it doesn't flower.
Reply:Use ant stakes. You can take the water house and hammer the ants on the plant with water.
Reply:some stuff called NIPON should do the trick
Reply:I have tried all the products and only one works. It's this thing called Terro. It's better than all the others and ants really love the taste of it.
You will see them lining up a few minutes after you set the bait. They have these outdoor disks too that are weatherproof. You can use them in your garden.
PS - I do not work for this company but I have used their product to save my house from ants a few times now. It just works.
Reply:tell her to get inside your ant will get a cold at her age
Reply:My Mum reckons that vinegar gets rid of ants, I'm not sure it'd be much good for the plant though.
Maybe try some of those ant traps (little plastic things that you put a special liquid in). The ants take the liquid back to the next and they all die. I bought some in Homebase last year.
Reply:Hi - Try sprinkling some Aspartame based sweeteners around the base of the plant. Aspartame, the artificial sweetener found in many drinks and foodstuffs, was originally invented as an ant-killer but then they realised there was much more money to be made using it as a sugar substitute.
Reply:Ants can be, literally and metaphorically, irritating, but they are not a major pest. They have some beneficial characteristics; they eat small insect pests and have a part to play in the recycling of plant and animal wastes in the ground and in compost heaps.
Ants make nests which can undermine both garden and greenhouse plants, causing them to wilt or die. Some species build mounds on lawns, and this can make mowing difficult and spoil the lawn's appearance.
Their craving for sweetness is satisfied by eating nectar, and they also relish the sticky honeydew that aphids, scale insects and mealy bugs produce. Ants have learnt to ‘farm’ these creatures, milking them for a fresh honeydew drink. Like all good farmers, ants look after their livestock, protecting them from predators and moving them to new feeding grounds. This can spread both the pests, and the diseases they carry.
Ants may remove seeds from pots and trays and take them back to feed the colony.
They have a part to play in nature’s recycling plan, processing plant and animal wastes, aerating the soil and eating some small insect pests. They also consume weed seeds.
Ants living in the home compost heap may not be a disaster – there is anecdotal evidence that their activity mixes minerals and increases the phosphorus-potassium balance. They could be a problem in a worm bin, however, because they tend to reduce the amount of carbohydrate available for worms to feed on.
Description of pest
Red and black ants are most common in the garden. Red ants tend to sting, while black ants are less aggressive. You may find yellow ants in orchards or old pasture – they make large grass-covered humps. Undisturbed colonies can survive for many years.
Life cycle
A new ant village starts in summer. The swarms of flying ants which are common on sultry August days are the pioneers. All the nests in the area release potential new queens and their mates at once. The workers who have nurtured them, choose ideal conditions for the one and only mating flight. The males gather in swarms which attract the females.
After mating, the males die and the females rub or bite off their wings and begin to look for a suitable home. They have been given enough sperm by the male to last their lifetime. If they survive the predators, which include swallows and ants from rival colonies, new queens begin to lay eggs straight away. These hatch out into sterile workers which will immediately start to work for the expansion of their colony.
Reply:deathlac. .but it might kill the plant.
Reply:Try a jam trap close to the rose plant. Strawberry is good!
Reply:Don't kill on the ants! If you kill the ants off, the plant won't bloom. The peony needs the ants to induce blooming.
Reply:Jump up and down on the plant until all the ants are squished.
Ants in the garden?
If it is a peony plant/bush/flower, you need the ants on it. Don't kill them off of it! The peony needs the ants to soften the shell of the bud so they open and bloom. If you doubt me, kill the ants and watch that it doesn't flower.
Reply:Use ant stakes. You can take the water house and hammer the ants on the plant with water.
Reply:some stuff called NIPON should do the trick
Reply:I have tried all the products and only one works. It's this thing called Terro. It's better than all the others and ants really love the taste of it.
You will see them lining up a few minutes after you set the bait. They have these outdoor disks too that are weatherproof. You can use them in your garden.
PS - I do not work for this company but I have used their product to save my house from ants a few times now. It just works.
Reply:tell her to get inside your ant will get a cold at her age
Reply:My Mum reckons that vinegar gets rid of ants, I'm not sure it'd be much good for the plant though.
Maybe try some of those ant traps (little plastic things that you put a special liquid in). The ants take the liquid back to the next and they all die. I bought some in Homebase last year.
Reply:Hi - Try sprinkling some Aspartame based sweeteners around the base of the plant. Aspartame, the artificial sweetener found in many drinks and foodstuffs, was originally invented as an ant-killer but then they realised there was much more money to be made using it as a sugar substitute.
Reply:Ants can be, literally and metaphorically, irritating, but they are not a major pest. They have some beneficial characteristics; they eat small insect pests and have a part to play in the recycling of plant and animal wastes in the ground and in compost heaps.
Ants make nests which can undermine both garden and greenhouse plants, causing them to wilt or die. Some species build mounds on lawns, and this can make mowing difficult and spoil the lawn's appearance.
Their craving for sweetness is satisfied by eating nectar, and they also relish the sticky honeydew that aphids, scale insects and mealy bugs produce. Ants have learnt to ‘farm’ these creatures, milking them for a fresh honeydew drink. Like all good farmers, ants look after their livestock, protecting them from predators and moving them to new feeding grounds. This can spread both the pests, and the diseases they carry.
Ants may remove seeds from pots and trays and take them back to feed the colony.
They have a part to play in nature’s recycling plan, processing plant and animal wastes, aerating the soil and eating some small insect pests. They also consume weed seeds.
Ants living in the home compost heap may not be a disaster – there is anecdotal evidence that their activity mixes minerals and increases the phosphorus-potassium balance. They could be a problem in a worm bin, however, because they tend to reduce the amount of carbohydrate available for worms to feed on.
Description of pest
Red and black ants are most common in the garden. Red ants tend to sting, while black ants are less aggressive. You may find yellow ants in orchards or old pasture – they make large grass-covered humps. Undisturbed colonies can survive for many years.
Life cycle
A new ant village starts in summer. The swarms of flying ants which are common on sultry August days are the pioneers. All the nests in the area release potential new queens and their mates at once. The workers who have nurtured them, choose ideal conditions for the one and only mating flight. The males gather in swarms which attract the females.
After mating, the males die and the females rub or bite off their wings and begin to look for a suitable home. They have been given enough sperm by the male to last their lifetime. If they survive the predators, which include swallows and ants from rival colonies, new queens begin to lay eggs straight away. These hatch out into sterile workers which will immediately start to work for the expansion of their colony.
Reply:deathlac. .but it might kill the plant.
Reply:Try a jam trap close to the rose plant. Strawberry is good!
Reply:Don't kill on the ants! If you kill the ants off, the plant won't bloom. The peony needs the ants to induce blooming.
Reply:Jump up and down on the plant until all the ants are squished.
I'm trying to source a scented rose called " Radio Times"?
I live in Ireland so would need to know of any nurseries or garden centres that may stock this rose-- are there any Irish gardeners out there that may have come across it? I have searced the web but have only found it in the UK.
I'm trying to source a scented rose called " Radio Times"?
What's your problem with UK growers? These days plants sent through the post arrive in good - to - excellent condition. No reason to limit yourself to one country for your shopping. Buy it where you can find it.
Reply:Here are some links. Only briefly looked at a few - didn't see Irish supplier. Maybe some beautiful Irish gardener out there will offer cuttings. http://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=UTF-8%26amp;...
Reply:I had the same outcome as you, couldn't find it in Ireland. Here's a link to Austin Roses who will send you one for £26.45. http://www.davidaustinroses.com/english/...
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I'm trying to source a scented rose called " Radio Times"?
What's your problem with UK growers? These days plants sent through the post arrive in good - to - excellent condition. No reason to limit yourself to one country for your shopping. Buy it where you can find it.
Reply:Here are some links. Only briefly looked at a few - didn't see Irish supplier. Maybe some beautiful Irish gardener out there will offer cuttings. http://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=UTF-8%26amp;...
Reply:I had the same outcome as you, couldn't find it in Ireland. Here's a link to Austin Roses who will send you one for £26.45. http://www.davidaustinroses.com/english/...
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As the garden of Islam grows the bench will be raised then they will lace the dark-rose veins of tree tops?
what does this mean? what is the poet trying to convey?
the first part of that stanze says
they watch their flickering knots like television
referring to children that are weaving something, at the loom of another world
As the garden of Islam grows the bench will be raised then they will lace the dark-rose veins of tree tops?
the children have nothing better to do, they do not own a television set and this is their way of amusement1\
the religion grows, more people connect with God, tree tops are high above and they will lace them meaning they will get closer to them/ higher, closer to God!
Reply:it's a metaphor, wrapped in a riddle, surrounded by a conundrum.
Reply:Okay, so the bench is in the garden of islam. due to islam, the bench will rise through the veins of tree tops.. ABOVE everything else.
Which means.. Islam is the key to getting closer to God. As your faith (or garden of Islam) grows, you/your soul will be raised, till it rises through the tree tops (laces... tree tops).
Possibly written by a sufistic Muslim or any muslim for that matter.
Reply:Not sure, but the 'growing garden of Islam' sounds like a religious-***-geopolitical agenda.
the first part of that stanze says
they watch their flickering knots like television
referring to children that are weaving something, at the loom of another world
As the garden of Islam grows the bench will be raised then they will lace the dark-rose veins of tree tops?
the children have nothing better to do, they do not own a television set and this is their way of amusement1\
the religion grows, more people connect with God, tree tops are high above and they will lace them meaning they will get closer to them/ higher, closer to God!
Reply:it's a metaphor, wrapped in a riddle, surrounded by a conundrum.
Reply:Okay, so the bench is in the garden of islam. due to islam, the bench will rise through the veins of tree tops.. ABOVE everything else.
Which means.. Islam is the key to getting closer to God. As your faith (or garden of Islam) grows, you/your soul will be raised, till it rises through the tree tops (laces... tree tops).
Possibly written by a sufistic Muslim or any muslim for that matter.
Reply:Not sure, but the 'growing garden of Islam' sounds like a religious-***-geopolitical agenda.
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