Roses for Dummies
By Lance Walheim, The Editors of the National Gardening Association
“American Beauty,” “Dublin Bay,” “Rocketeer,” “Betty Boop,” “High Noon,” “Pearly Gates”…with a distinctive name for each of hundreds of varieties, the array of roses that could adorn your garden is both dazzling and daunting. So which ones survive hardily on their own for weeks on end, and which ones wither and die without constant attention? How do you tell a climber from a shrub, and how does each thrive? And don’t even start with pruning!
- Amazon Sales Rank: #74629 in Books
- Published on: 2000-01-24
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 416 pages
Is there any flower more sensuous and romantic than the rose? Roses aren't just fragrant and beautiful; they're also easy to grow and come in hundreds of varieties and colors. Roses for Dummies covers the various types of roses--hybrid teas, grandifloras, floribundas, miniatures, climbers, shrub roses, and antique roses--helping would-be rose gardeners select the best variety for their conditions and pocketbooks. Planting, watering, mulching, and pruning are covered in enough detail to suit any arboretum and, speaking of arboretums, the book's appendix gives the locations of the best public rose gardens in the U.S. Roses for Dummies is a friendly guide to what may become a blooming passion.
From the Back Cover
"Rose growers will find advice that is abundant and extremely helpful." —Bill Marken, eHow.com
"Easy solutions ... answers to all my puzzling questions." —Jan Weverka, The Rose Garden Newsletter
Praise for Roses For Dummies
"One of my favorite books on roses." —Joan Franson, American Rose
"Thorough, easy-to-read ...well-researched and well-organized." —Portland Oregonian
"Packed with modern techniques for cultivating roses in almost any space and climate." —Country Decorating Ideas
"Even experienced gardeners will find this book a handy reference." —Orange County Register
With new color photos and coverage of 75 additional roses
A rose book by any other name wouldn't spell things out as sweet! Now updated with coverage of more roses — including the new English roses — plus new illustrations, new zone maps, and more, this bestselling guide shows you step-by-step how to create the rose garden of your dreams.
About the Author
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Lance Walheim has been gardening most of his life. He got his start when his father forced him to turn the soil and plant tomatoes in the family vegetable garden as punishment for a deed he can't recall. Funny thing was, he found that he enjoyed working in the soil and has been doing it ever since. In 1975, he graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a degree in botany. Shortly after, he started writing and researching books on gardening and since has written or contributed to more than 40 gardening books on subject ranging from citrus to roses (including Roses For Dummies®). He has also written extensively about lawns and lawn care -- check out his book, Lawn Care For Dummies®. He also has served as a writer for Sunset and National Gardening magazines and is part owner of California Citrus Specialties, marketers of specialty citrus fruit. But his true loves are family and gardening, the "composts" that enrich his heart and soul.
This book's definitely a keeper for rose growers
I have almost 40 rose books in my collection and I've read them all cover to cover, some many times. I didn't expect what I got from this book - new information that that wasn't included in weighty books for serious rose growers. This book demystifies the culture of roses, gives good advice in an easily read style. Its a great read and a painless way to learn enough to go right into rose growing - whether its just a couple of roses or major rose beds!
Great. Clear, informative and useful.
Obviously written by an expert, this book lets you zero in on exactly the information you want, or read page-by-page for a constantly interesting flow of information. A great section of tables help you narrow down your selection to fit your region and and amount of effort you feel like putting in. Makes you feel that you, too, can grow your own beautiful rose bushes!
I'm no Dummy, anymore....
I've been growing roses for a few years and my mother and grandmother are avid rose gardeners. I thought I knew a fair amount on the subject, but I learned SO MUCH from this book. Great for the beginner and experienced rose grower. And the photos are beautiful (would have liked more). This book can make anyone feel comfortable growing roses and will help ensure their success!
