What’s Wrong with My Plant?

(Adapted from Ohio State University: “Twenty Questions on Plant Diagnosis”) Kirsten Ann Conrad, Extension Agent Diagnosis of plant problems are complex questions to resolve.  Many times that is no one simple answer about why a plant is not doing well and in almost every case the arrival at a decision about how and whether to…

Rose Gardening

Soils First Roses prefer neutral soil – a pH between 5.5-7.0. Do a soil sample to determine pH – you may have to apply limestone or sulfur to the soil. Give them plenty of organic matter when planting being careful not to over crowd them. The soil must be well drained, because, firstly, roses strongly…