How to Grow Roses

HOW TO GROW ROSES A comprehensive illustrated directory of types and techniques Andrew Mikolajski Consultant: Lin Hawthorne Over 490 photographs - Includes wild roses, albas, bourbons, centifolias, china and tea roses, damasks, gallicas, floribundas, ramblers, climbers and miniature roses, with botanical information on the history, growth, hue and size of each one. - Design ideas to give your roses maximum impact for borders, beds, fences, walls and trellises, with step-by step guidance on planting, care and maintenance. - Explores the complete history of the rose, from ancient times through to the most popular modern roses grown and enjoyed in gardens today Roses are one of the world's best-loved flowers, and their sweet scent and long-lasting beauty make them indispensable in the garden. With over 200 varieties described and photographed, this book helps you to choose the right plant for your situation, from a free flowering old rose to a delicate miniature. A Grower's Guide section shows how to maintain your roses, how to select healthy specimens, how to plant them, when to prune and how to propagate new plants. Whether they are grown singly or in conjunction with other plants, as hedges or ground cover, winding through a tree or in a container, there is a place for a rose in every garden. About the Author: Andrew Mikolajski is an established and highly respected gardening expert. He edited the RHS Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowersand the RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening, and was a consultant on the new edition of the RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. He has contributed to many gardening magazines.