Choose The Hybrid Tea Rose For A Touch Of Classic Elegance
by: Ron King
The Hybrid Tea Rose is a modern rose, the offspring of 2 old timers getting together: the Hybrid Perpetual and the Tea Rose. These magnificent modern flowers grow on long stems and bloom throughout the year. Although this rose gives off only a faint scent, it makes up for this shortcoming with its many petals and tall stature. The Hybrid Tea Rose has been referred to as "your basic rose on a stick." These are the most popular roses to give or receive on special occasions.
A Thorny Issue
Many gardeners avoid the Hybrid Tea Rose because they're turned off by the idea of thorns. Well, good news -- there are several thornless varieties! When shopping, look for roses with tags that read "smooth" on the label.
You can find these roses in every color of the rainbow, except blue.
You Look Marrrrvelous
A Hybrid Tea Rose will look fabulous in any garden. They are happiest when planted in rows by themselves. It's much easier to tend to them this way. Space your plants approximately 24 inches apart to ensure a good growth pattern. Plant in the spring.
Be sure to keep this area weed-free. These roses, like most flowers, do not enjoy the company of weeds.
Water Generously
Hybrid Tea Roses require lots of water during hot weather, especially if the heat is accompanied by dryness. Most gardens require a good soaking every 2 weeks, some gardens require a weekly soaking. Regardless of chosen schedule, if the ground looks dry and cracked, you water at once.
Placing mulch around your roses is a very good idea. The mulch will help prevent those aforementioned unwelcome weeds and conserve moisture.
Sunlight is Essential
It's important that your roses get plenty of sunlight. Roses require a minimum of 6 hours of sunshine a day, including morning sunlight. The morning sun will dry up excess moisture and dew, which will help prevent diseases from developing.
The Hybrid Tea Rose will likely reach full height in about 3 years. Even after pruning, the flower will grow back to this height annually. Most modern roses, such as the Hybrid Tea, live a span of 6 or 7 years -- even longer if the flower has been given exceptional care.
How to Care for Your Hybrid Teas
In February, when your flowers are dormant, prune your roses. Your first step will be to remove dead branches and damaged canes.
In colder climates, you'll probably have to cut all the old damaged wood. Look for lively green canes -- and don't cut them. Those are the canes that will produce buds in the spring.
In warmer areas, remove any existing leaves from the plant to promote new growth.
Lastly, remove any debris from your garden.
Now you're ready for spring. As spring approaches and your roses begin to grow, you should fertilize your garden with a high-nitrogen fertilizer.
Then sit back and enjoy nature's beauty.
About The Author
Ron King is a full-time researcher, writer, and web developer. Visit http://www.grow-roses-now.com to learn more about this fascinating hobby. Copyright 2005 Ron King. This article may be reprinted if the resource box is left intact.
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Spring Is Around The Corner - How is your Garden?
Spring Is Around The Corner - How is your Garden?
by: Anita Johnston
Spring is in my opinion the most wonderful time of year for the gardener. You can shake of that winter weariness and get ready for a new gardening season.
The most difficult part of spring gardening is trying to manage your impatience. Don?t start digging around too early. The soil must be dry enough to have it fall apart when you pick it up. When it still sticks together like glue that?s definitely not the case.
Early spring is the best time of year to change (parts of) your garden design. You can transplant existing shrubs and perennial plants before they begin to leaf out. This also is the time to prune your trees and shrubs. Cut back the remaining dead foliage from last season and remove dead, damaged or diseased branches of trees and shrubs.
And then flowers! That?s really what spring is about isn?t it! There are many that are suitable for cool spring...
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ENJOYING YOUR SEASONS OF LIFE-Action Steps to Not Just Go, But GROW Through!
ENJOYING YOUR SEASONS OF LIFE-Action Steps to Not Just Go, But GROW Through!
by: Lynn Jarrett
We all go through ups and downs in our lives. I refer to them as our ?Seasons of Life.?
SUMMER-LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST!
How can you tell if you?re in a summer season?
1. You have lots of energy to tackle projects.
2. You enjoy life and see the positive in everything.
3. You have higher self-confidence.
4. There is more balance in your life.
5. You no longer allow the stress to get to you.
Sometimes you miss your summer moments because:
1. Your daily schedule is packed with too much activity.
2. Excessive worry about issues.
3. No life balance.
4. Little or no recognition or unaware of own needs.
5. Performance driven about every aspect of life.
SUMMER ACTION ITEM:
Look over the reasons why you miss summer moments.
Indicate the ones that...
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Britney Spears Born In The Month Of The Narcissus Flower
Britney Spears Born In The Month Of The Narcissus Flower
by: Wesley Berry
Born in the month of December, pop starlet Britney Spears' birth flower is the Narcissus, a flower that is known by several different names, and has many meanings. The narcissus is most commonly known as the daffodil, but is often called the jonquil in the Southern states. It is a consummate symbol of spring and new beginnings, but also stands for friendship and domestic happiness. Its name, Narcissus, when further explained, may give this flower yet another connotation.
Narcissus comes from the Greek word "narkissos," derived from "narkao," which means to be stupefied. The decision to use the name narcissus may have been inspired by either of the following:
* The bulb of the flower is poisonous and has a narcotic effect.
* The myth of Echo and Narcissus, in which Narcissus is a handsome boy who will be immortal and beautiful as long as he never gazes upon...
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Bet You Didn?t Know . . . All Waters Are Not Created Equal
Bet You Didn?t Know . . . All Waters Are Not Created Equal
by: K.C. Craichy
Water fortifies our systems and our cells. Without it, we couldn't survive. And it has been linked to many health benefits, from removing toxins from the system to improving brain function. Those 8 to 12 glasses of water a day are certainly critical . . . but if the water we drink isn't "clean," we're not doing our bodies much good.
Contaminants, from chlorine to aluminum, in our tap water supply have caused many consumers to abandon their taps for bottled water. But bottled waters have their own hazards. The acidic pH in many plastic bottled waters causes the plastic to leach into the water, particularly if the bottles have been sitting in a warehouse for a long time.
It's important to drink waters that have a pH of 7.0 and higher, and preferably housed in glass bottles or safer plastics such as PET or PETE. Here are some excellent spring and artesian...
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Britney Spears Born In The Month Of The Narcissus Flower
Britney Spears Born In The Month Of The Narcissus Flower
by: Wesley Berry
Born in the month of December, pop starlet Britney Spears' birth flower is the Narcissus, a flower that is known by several different names, and has many meanings. The narcissus is most commonly known as the daffodil, but is often called the jonquil in the Southern states. It is a consummate symbol of spring and new beginnings, but also stands for friendship and domestic happiness. Its name, Narcissus, when further explained, may give this flower yet another connotation.
Narcissus comes from the Greek word "narkissos," derived from "narkao," which means to be stupefied. The decision to use the name narcissus may have been inspired by either of the following:
* The bulb of the flower is poisonous and has a narcotic effect.
* The myth of Echo and Narcissus, in which Narcissus is a handsome boy who will be immortal and beautiful as long as he never gazes upon...
Britney Spears Born In The Month Of The Narcissus Flower
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Your Breckenridge Vacation
Your Breckenridge Vacation
by: Scott Palat
You'll be welcome with open arms in Breckenridge, Colorado.
Breckenridge ski resort offer the world's finest powder and terrain anyone can manage. Half of all slopes at Breckenridge ski and snowboard resort are for beginners.
The other half is for moderate to extreme skiing.
Breckenridge is the only ski area to offer this much skiing for all types of ability levels.
The town of Breckenridge is just like you would dream about on the way to your ski vacation.
The town has a Main st. with stores, restaurants and variety.
You won't be disappointed as you stroll down Breckenridge's Main st.
The main area is about ? mile long and make for a lovely walk during the daytime or night time.
As far as resorts go, you can stay in a classy hotel and pay big bucks, or you can stay just outside of town nestled in the Rocky.
Many condos are located...
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