Right Rose Right Place

Description

"Right Rose, Right Place" is an inspiring yet practical book that encourages both new and experienced gardeners to make the most of these lovely, versatile plants in hedges and privacy screens, on trellises, integrated into flower beds, as container plants, and in many more ordinary yard settings. Rose gardeners in colder climates will find ample information on hardy shrub and heritage roses, the backbone plants of the author's own garden in Ohio, where he grows 1,200 different roses. Easy to flow step-by-step instructions and more than 400 beautiful full colour photographs make "Right Rose, Right Place" a joy to read and implement. Budding rosarians will find everything they need to successfully plant and grow a host of different cultivars. In addition, an extensive section on pruning and general maintenance, including how to deal with pests and diseases, equips rose gardeners with the know how and skills to keep their roses in tip top shape. "Right Rose, Right Place" is the right book for growing and maintaining beautiful roses.

Peter Schneider has edited the Combined Rose List, the annual directory of roses in commerce, since 1992. He is the author of Peter Schneider on Roses and editor of Taylor's Guide to Roses. His articles and essays about roses have appeared in Horticulture, The Gardener, Garden Style, and other publications. With his wife, Susan, he grows 1,200 varieties of roses in rural Ohio.

This book will keep readers from being daunted by the prospect of rose gardening. Recommended especially for those new to rose growing.--American Reference Books Annual Schneider's book speaks with authority the advice a rose lover needs for extending uses of one of the world's favorite flowers...this work deserves a place on the shelves of public libraries and of rose lovers.--The Philadelphia Inquirer This is the rose encyclopedia I've sought. It speaks to the city gardener and has plenty for the landed gentry as well. To all, I'd say this is the perfect book to spend a day with before the season starts or as it unfolds.--Library Journal Schneider's book speaks with authority the advice a rose lover needs for extending uses of one of the world's favorite flowers...this work deserves a place on the shelves of public libraries and of rose lovers. --The Philadelphia Inquirer His book could well change any notions you might have of these plants being fussy and frail. --American Reference Books Annual This book will keep readers from being daunted by the prospect of rose gardening. Recommended especially for those new to rose growing. --The American Gardener This is the rose encyclopedia I've sought. It speaks to the city gardener and has plenty for the landed gentry as well. To all, I'd say this is the perfect book to spend a day with before the season starts or as it unfolds.