Overview
Whether you're eyeing a hybrid tea you remember from your mother's garden, or one of the new easy-care landscaping varieties, this book makes it easy to add the unmatched beauty of roses to your garden. Inside you'll find:
• Expert advice on choosing the right rose for your space and nurturing it for years of beauty.
• Detailed descriptions of more than 200 varieties of perennials in the illustrated plant encyclopedia.
From selecting the best variety to planting and pruning techniques, this guide contains all the information needed. It takes the reader through every step of rose care with illustrations of technique, and includes a description of almost 250 roses, a special section on rose breeding, growing tips, and an easy-to-follow chart of pest and disease control. 255 color photos.
Synopsis
Whether you're eyeing a hybrid tea you remember from your mother's garden, or one of the new easy-care landscaping varieties, this book makes it easy to add the unmatched beauty of roses to your garden. Inside you'll find:
• Expert advice on choosing the right rose for your space and nurturing it for years of beauty.
• Detailed descriptions of more than 200 varieties of perennials in the illustrated plant encyclopedia.