Quotes from Maggie Oster

Donna. Miniatures

Climbers — Altissimo, Don Juan, Jeanne Lajoie, Sombreuil, America, Royal Sunset and Handel. Shrubs — Dortmund, Hansa, Ruskin, Will

Climbers — Altissimo, Don Juan, Jeanne Lajoie, Sombreuil, America, Royal Sunset and Handel. Shrubs — Dortmund, Hansa, Ruskin, Will Scarlet, Wanderin' Wind, Golden Wings

adaptable of plants, being able to thrive in a wide range of climates from subtropical California to the deep-freezer

Lavallee, Apothecary's Rose, Celsiana, Crested Moss, Souvenir de la Malmaison

Medal, Intrigue, Sutter's Gold, Tiffany, Sweet Surrender, Double Delight, Climbing Crimson Glory, Don Juan, Royal Sunset, Rosa rugosa, Blanc Double de Coubert, Frau Dagmar Haustrup, Sparrieshoop

Sometimes roses are wanted for a specific purpose or a special reason. The following selections are somewhat personal and arbitrary, but should provide a springboard in choosing varieties for

Duchesse de Branbant, General Jacqueminot, Honorine de Branbant, Mme. Hardy and Salet. Hybrid-tea Roses for Hot, Dry Climates — Double

Medal, Intrigue, Sutter's Gold, Tiffany, Sweet Surrender, Double Delight, Climbing Crimson Glory, Don Juan, Royal Sunset, Rosa rugosa, Blanc Double de Coubert

Hybrid-tea Roses for Hot, Humid Climates — Double Delight, Fragrant Cloud, Honor, Lady X, Mister Lincoln, Paradise

Duchesse de Branbant, General Jacqueminot, Honorine de Branbant, Mme. Hardy and Salet. Hybrid-tea

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 an uphill battle. A very simple way to have success with roses is to consider

Soil drainage is particularly important, but even that can be corrected, either with tiling or raised beds.

The first consideration is sunlight. Roses need at least six hours each day for vigorous, healthy growth. If you have a choice between morning and afternoon

foliage is a breeding ground for disease. Actually, afternoon shade is beneficial in hot climates. If one area of the yard has better soil than another

One aspect that people sometimes forget to consider is access. Having roses close to the house or a part of the yard that you regularly pass will mean that you will enjoy your roses more and take better care of them. Ready access to water is especially critical to summer maintenance. Using Roses

improved, so don't let that limit where you use roses in the landscape. Roses are very tolerant of different soil types, especially if the soil is improved

An area with good air movement helps to quickly dry foliage from moisture of dew, rain or sprinkler

adaptability coupled with readiness to flower year after year right from the first, roses are clearly

shallow roots, such as silver maples or poplars. Also avoid planting under eaves or gutters where falling water, snow, or ice can be damaging. An area

sprinkler systems. Too much wind, especially in winter, can damage canes. One aspect that people sometimes forget to consider is access. Having roses close to the house or a part of the yard that you regularly pass will mean that you will enjoy your roses more and

adaptability coupled with readiness to flower year after year right from the first, roses are clearly one of the most versatile of plants for the landscape.

The traditional way to use roses is in beds. These can be any shape and are an attractive, albeit conservative, choice for a formal garden. More exciting

roses. You'll enjoy both the scent and the flowers as you relax and entertain. Planting roses around the mailbox or lamp post and along walks and drives also makes your home inviting.