Easy Roses for North American Gardens
Editorial Reviews
Book Description
It's true; growing roses can be easy. In this beautiful and engaging book, Tom Christopher shows you how. By selecting the proper rose for your climate and soil you can have excellent results with a minimum of care no matter where you live. As a group, easy roses include dozens of different species and hundreds of cultivars from which to choose. In a delightfully readable way, Tom Christopher introduces you to the "easy pleasures of easy roses."
From the Back Cover
Easy Roses for North American Gardens is the indispensable guide for those who have always wanted to grow roses but have been afraid to try. Noted horticulturist writer Tom Christopher takes the mystery out of selecting the right rose for your climate, soil, and garden style, no matter where you live. He dispels the tricky reputation of these shrubs by explaining how easy it is to plant and care for roses that have been carefully chosen. Full-color photographs and technique illustrations provide a beautiful blueprint for success.
* 85-page gallery of easy roses-individual photos and profiles of 151 easy-to-grow roses, grouped by class
* Expert regional advice from eight consultants on growing roses in different regions of the U.S. and Canada
* Shopping tips including mail order sources in the U.S. and Canada
* Techniques for propagation, soil preparation, planting, and pruning, as well as lists of roses for every environment
* Identifying pests and diseases and easy solutions for prevention and control
Easy Roses for North American Gardens
Easy Roses for North American Gardens,Reader's Digest Association,0762101237,Canada,Flowers - Roses,Gardening,Gardening / Horticulture,Gardening/Plants,Ornamental Plants,Rose culture,Roses,United States
Book Contents:
Recommended Books