This book shows you how to grow roses successfully in different areas of the garden and also how to keep them healthy without the use of chemical sprays. Perfect Roses is part of the Green Essentials Organic Guides range which is endorsed by The Organic Organisation & Soil Association. This easy to read paper back is full of useful information and colour illustrations. Author Sue Stickland. Approx size of book 15cm x15cm.
| Topics Included in book: |
| Roses around the garden |
| Choosing roses |
| Formal rose beds |
| Roses in flower borders |
| Roses on walls and arches |
| Roses as ramblers |
| Roses for hedges |
| Roses for covering the ground |
| Roses for small spaces |
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Roses for wild areas.
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| Where to plant your roses |
| Site and soil |
| Improving the soil |
| Planting roses |
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Replacing existing roses
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| Looking after your roses |
| Feeding |
| Mulching |
| Watering |
| Dead-heading |
| Pruning |
| Restoring neglected roses |
| Avoiding pests and diseases |
| Common rose diseases |
| Common rose pests |
| Plant tonics and non-toxic sprays |
| Good companions for roses. |
| 4 steps to healthy roses. |
| Resources |
These handy Green essentials guides are ideal..easy to follow and full of advice. Alan Titchmarsh Daily Express
All the basic gardening processes are simply and straight forwardly described and the colour photos are inspiring and informative Organic Gardening Magazine