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    November Garden Tasks

    November gives us a comforting, quiet change in our gardens and yards. To keep everything in good health, there are a few tasks we can do in November with irrigation, dormant care to control disease and pests, and planning for all the brand new bareroot fruit trees and roses we get to bring home in winter.

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    Aphids on a plant

    An Ounce of Prevention

    Spring is here, the weather is warming up in the garden, and that means we’re seeing a lot more activity among our plants—both good and not so good. Many of you have contacted us with questions about what’s going on in your garden, so we’ve pulled together answers to some common questions about pest and disease problems, along with recommended treatments.  

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    Celestial Night Floribunda Rose

    Keeping Your Roses "Rosy"

    You've been enjoying your roses all season long, so why stop now? Help keep them blooming and happy with these simple guidelines for watering, deadheading, and fertilizing.
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    Rose 'Vavoom'

    A Few Tips To Get Your Rose Garden Started

    Roses are some of the most popular and colorful shrubs grown in gardens. But don't be intimidated by their beauty; roses are actually easier to care for than you might think. The main aspects involved in caring for roses are: planting, watering, fertilizing and pruning. Simply put, with the correct amount of water and sunlight, and a little bit of grooming, your roses should thrive. If you are new to growing roses, here are some tips for ultimate success.
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    Illustration of where to score a pulp pot

    Planting Pulp Pots

    We pot our bareroot fruit trees and roses in fiber pots to protect the roots from breaking, to keep them from drying out, and to make it easier for you to plant. Just score the pot and plant it right into your prepped soil using eight simple steps.
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    Pruning Rose Bush

    Pruning Roses

    Learn basic rose pruning techniques. The best time to prune roses is during winter months. Use the time without leaves to get a better look at the shrub shape to determine where to thin and where to make hard pruning cuts.
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