Caring for Roses
A few years ago a sweet friend gave me two rose bushes for my birthday. My previous experience with roses had been somewhat limited. Our home in Abilene came with a few rose bushes which were planted by the previous owner. Being that the West Texas climate was a new experience for me I had no idea how to care for them and so they languished and eventually died. I love Roses. To me they are one of the most romantic of flowers. Actually, it's a close tie between Lavender and roses as to which one I love more. Ironically, I do not like rose scented candles or perfume. I do love all things scented Lavender though?! Roses can be high maintenance. Between pruning, black spot, dead heading and feeding they can become a full time job --- and maybe even an obsession?! I've read many internet posts, books, etc on the care of roses. Here are my favorite tips. 1. Roses love bananas, coffee grounds, tea leaves and Epsom salts. I feed mine all of the afore mentioned regularl...