Roses are very popular and grown in gardens and formal rose borders all over the UK. Unfortunately, some varieties are particularly prone to rose problems, especially diseases such as black spot, mildew and rust. That being said, it’s important to know what the common problems are so you can look out for them, their symptoms, and any possible solutions to help prevent them and combat them. Rose Leaf Problems Powdery mildew There are situations where…
Succulents are taking over all manner of gardens, both indoors and out. Succulents thrive in dry climates like Central America and Africa where there is very little humidity. They do so successfully by storing water in their leaves, and this enables them to withstand countless hours in direct sunlight without a great deal of water. They are well known for being low maintenance and for living quite a long time, which makes them perfect for…
Standard rose trees produce some of the most beautiful floral displays, no matter where you plant them. That being said, it is essential you start the process off on the right foot in order to set your roses up for success. Soil and Site Preparation Roses love sunlight, so make sure the site you choose is one that gets ample sun throughout the day. Soil Type Once you have an area in mind, you need…
If you have standard roses, you can keep your rose bush in excellent form, producing abundant flowers with proper pruning methods. Below we will explain exactly how to prune standard roses. Why Prune standard roses Standard roses need to be pruned regularly to maintain the compact, spherical head, similar to how you would prune regular roses to keep them compact and looking good. Without proper pruning, you won’t get the large compact bush full of…
Black spot is one of the most severe diseases to affect roses and there are not many gardeners who could say they have not experienced having roses that have suffered from black spot. The best way to help prevent black spot is to provide the best growing conditions and this means providing plenty of airflow by pruning out stems, positioning them in a sunny location. We also highly recommend spraying all your roses with a…
There are many, many rose varieties available for you to choose from, roses for every occasion and location whether it’s a small patio rose or a David Austin shrub rose. Some roses perform better in pots and containers than others so, no matter how small your garden might be, you can find a variety to fit your space perfectly. Out of all the varieties of roses, you can find, rambling roses do not thrive in…
