I've always wanted to dry them and put them in a little case inside my bathroom. Now I have so many rose petals left over from my boquet and I wanted to dry them. Can anyone tell me the correct way to do that please?
Is there a correct way to dry rose petals?
Hang them upside down out of sunlight, preferably downstairs where it is also cool.
Reply:I don't dry them upside down, or in a dryer, microwave or with silica gel in the oven. I just tear off the petals, dry them naturally then throw in a potpourri or store until I have enough for one. (not the white ones that turn brown) Report It
Reply:Heat silica gel to 110 -120 C (230 -250 F) in a wide uncovered metal or glass tray for 2 hours (oven - and don't overheat!). Cool. Layer of desiccated silica gel, layer of rose petals, layer of desiccated silica gel... Seal air-tight with a couple of layers of plastic wrap. Let sit a week at room temp.
Silica gel can be redried and reused.
Reply:just keep the roses in the vase for up to a couple weeks. they'll dry out by themselves. it just takes time.
Reply:It actually works best if you take the roses out of the vase, tie a string around them and hang them upside down to dry. It'll help keep the shape of the petals better, and the roses looking more like, well.. roses!
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Monday, May 11, 2009
The leaves of my rose look like burned on the edges. Do you have any idea why?
I have the rose into a pot next to the window. It is a lot of sun, but as I know it is ok for roses. I give water to my rose every second day. And lately I gave my rose some liquid fertilizer. I put the water together with the fertilizer into a tray and then I place the rose into that tray for 15 minutes each time. The question is what is causing my rose to have the leaves burned on the edges just like being burnt by fire? Can it be the sun? Or is it the fertilizer? And what should I do to prevent that happen to my lovely rose if it is not the sun or the fertilizer?
The leaves of my rose look like burned on the edges. Do you have any idea why?
roses are heavy feeders and it is unlikely you over fed it from what you described. roses are outdoor plants. when you have an outdoor plant inside it will not get the required amount of humidity or moisture in the air. typically, you have to spray the foliage with a misting bottle or actually have a humidifier in the room. this could cause your leaves to have a scorched appearance in combination with full sun through a window. cut the affected leaves off and start spraying the foliage with fine mists of water in addition to what you were doing. hope this helps.
Reply:If you have the time, take one of the leaves to a local plant nursery or garden center. Ask to speak to a certified landscape specialist...they should be able to help.
It may be a combination of the plant being root bound, chemical fertilizer %26amp; sun.
Reply:Maybe too much sun, but most likely too much fertilizer.
Plants require WAY less than what the fertilizer companies would have you believe, and most of the time, none at all.
If you just have to use it, do so at about 1/3 of the manufacturer's recommendation.
Reply:or is it the window,by the way is the same as a magnifier.
easy fix,create some shade with a taller plant by it.
Reply:i think that it must be drying out. i think water more because of the fertilizer and the sun combination. probably just a little more than you do now, so you dont drown it. oh, and make sure there is no open flame by it, so it doesn't actually get burnt! lol ^^...
Reply:If the rose was doing fine before you fertilized, its possible you over did it, which will burn the plant. Water your plant really well, since it is spring, put it outside and flood the plant to help rinse away the excess fertilizer. You may find an 800 number on the fertilizer to call they may have suggestions on what to do or they may have a neutralizer. Good luck!
The leaves of my rose look like burned on the edges. Do you have any idea why?
roses are heavy feeders and it is unlikely you over fed it from what you described. roses are outdoor plants. when you have an outdoor plant inside it will not get the required amount of humidity or moisture in the air. typically, you have to spray the foliage with a misting bottle or actually have a humidifier in the room. this could cause your leaves to have a scorched appearance in combination with full sun through a window. cut the affected leaves off and start spraying the foliage with fine mists of water in addition to what you were doing. hope this helps.
Reply:If you have the time, take one of the leaves to a local plant nursery or garden center. Ask to speak to a certified landscape specialist...they should be able to help.
It may be a combination of the plant being root bound, chemical fertilizer %26amp; sun.
Reply:Maybe too much sun, but most likely too much fertilizer.
Plants require WAY less than what the fertilizer companies would have you believe, and most of the time, none at all.
If you just have to use it, do so at about 1/3 of the manufacturer's recommendation.
Reply:or is it the window,by the way is the same as a magnifier.
easy fix,create some shade with a taller plant by it.
Reply:i think that it must be drying out. i think water more because of the fertilizer and the sun combination. probably just a little more than you do now, so you dont drown it. oh, and make sure there is no open flame by it, so it doesn't actually get burnt! lol ^^...
Reply:If the rose was doing fine before you fertilized, its possible you over did it, which will burn the plant. Water your plant really well, since it is spring, put it outside and flood the plant to help rinse away the excess fertilizer. You may find an 800 number on the fertilizer to call they may have suggestions on what to do or they may have a neutralizer. Good luck!
What are the steps for transplanting a rose bush from one part of a home garden to another?
We are remodelling our house.This will entail some rose bushes being uprooted and lost, unless we properly relocate them in another part of our garden. Any tips?
What are the steps for transplanting a rose bush from one part of a home garden to another?
prune the top by atleast half,
dig it out taking as much soil as possible,
place in the new hole,
fill with water,
put in the rest of the soil from the hole
and press down firmly.
dont plant any deeper than it was in the previous hole.
Reply:Why not take a cutting.
This is how the nurseries do it and you do not risk the parent plant.
Reply:i have transplanted roses many times with success. check this out, as it will probably explain it better than i can:
http://www.geocities.com/PicketFence/225...
Reply:JUST LEAVE A GOOD ROOT BALL, ON THE ROSE BUSHES. IT SHOULD BE FINE.
Reply:Leave a big root ball and have the new hole ready for planting. If there are any flowers on the plant I would cut them off because it takes too much energy from the plant and it will need all of it's energy to recover from the shock. Give it plenty of water every day.
What are the steps for transplanting a rose bush from one part of a home garden to another?
prune the top by atleast half,
dig it out taking as much soil as possible,
place in the new hole,
fill with water,
put in the rest of the soil from the hole
and press down firmly.
dont plant any deeper than it was in the previous hole.
Reply:Why not take a cutting.
This is how the nurseries do it and you do not risk the parent plant.
Reply:i have transplanted roses many times with success. check this out, as it will probably explain it better than i can:
http://www.geocities.com/PicketFence/225...
Reply:JUST LEAVE A GOOD ROOT BALL, ON THE ROSE BUSHES. IT SHOULD BE FINE.
Reply:Leave a big root ball and have the new hole ready for planting. If there are any flowers on the plant I would cut them off because it takes too much energy from the plant and it will need all of it's energy to recover from the shock. Give it plenty of water every day.
What can I do while preparing my rose garden to keep ants out?
What can I do while preparing my rose garden to keep ants out? They have killed several roses I've had in pots - even hollowed out some of them!
What can I do while preparing my rose garden to keep ants out?
Not being an expert in the area of this question, this answer will have to be of a generic nature until an expert comes along to improve it.
I would suggest that you get a bag of diatomacious earth from a well stocked garden center, or possibly a farm, feed and seed store.
Diatomaceous earth is a powderlike material made of ground up rock which was formed from the skeletons of millions, billions of microscopic "critters."
Diatomaceous earth comes in several forms, and it is CRITICAL that you get/use the AGRICULTURAL grade material, as the others will not work.
The ground up skeleton dust has millions of sharp edges which abraid or cut the exoskeleton of most insects. They naturally do not like this, so when exposed to this type of diatomacious earth, they try to get away from it. If they don't, and remain exposed to it long enough, it will so damage their hard outer shell/skin [exoskeleton] that they will dehydrate, and die.
Following the directions on the label, and using a "shaker" bottle you make from a clean, large plastic bottle with lots of holes punched somewhere on it, apply a light but uniform coating over your garden area. This should discourage the ants, and other insects also.
In addition, if your plants are attacked by any other insects, you can sprinkle the diatomacious earth all over them, and it will discourage the insects. I do not know about the safety of the roses, but do know that many people for years have used it on their vegetable plants, and it is safe for them, and with rinsing of the fruits or vegetables, safe for human consumption.
When you find a local source for the diatomacious earth, you can ask those selling it about the safety relating to use on your roses. I suspect that there will be no problem. Good luck.
What can I do while preparing my rose garden to keep ants out?
Not being an expert in the area of this question, this answer will have to be of a generic nature until an expert comes along to improve it.
I would suggest that you get a bag of diatomacious earth from a well stocked garden center, or possibly a farm, feed and seed store.
Diatomaceous earth is a powderlike material made of ground up rock which was formed from the skeletons of millions, billions of microscopic "critters."
Diatomaceous earth comes in several forms, and it is CRITICAL that you get/use the AGRICULTURAL grade material, as the others will not work.
The ground up skeleton dust has millions of sharp edges which abraid or cut the exoskeleton of most insects. They naturally do not like this, so when exposed to this type of diatomacious earth, they try to get away from it. If they don't, and remain exposed to it long enough, it will so damage their hard outer shell/skin [exoskeleton] that they will dehydrate, and die.
Following the directions on the label, and using a "shaker" bottle you make from a clean, large plastic bottle with lots of holes punched somewhere on it, apply a light but uniform coating over your garden area. This should discourage the ants, and other insects also.
In addition, if your plants are attacked by any other insects, you can sprinkle the diatomacious earth all over them, and it will discourage the insects. I do not know about the safety of the roses, but do know that many people for years have used it on their vegetable plants, and it is safe for them, and with rinsing of the fruits or vegetables, safe for human consumption.
When you find a local source for the diatomacious earth, you can ask those selling it about the safety relating to use on your roses. I suspect that there will be no problem. Good luck.
How do I start a new rose bush from an existing one?
I would like to start a rose bush in my yard, and i would like it to be taken from a bush in my grandmothers yard. Is there any way to do this without digging up the original?
How do I start a new rose bush from an existing one?
Hello,
Take a view over at this site: http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/roses...
http://www3.telus.net/georgemander/galle...
You'll find out all sorts of ways to make more roses from your original one.
Hope this helps,
Dave
Reply:Do what the Dragon guy says, but, first remove the bottom leaves. Then plant it in a pot with potting soil and peat moss. Make sure a few leaf nodes are underground. Then stick 4 tall stakes in the dirt. Cover this with a clear plastic bag. Leave one corner of the bag up so the plant can get air. This creates a mini greenhouse that will hold in the moisture until it has a chance to root. Just check it occasionally to make sure it is always damp. It should have noticeable roots within a month.
Reply:Yes, and it is called cloning. You take a small clipping, or better yet a small branch, from the original rose bush, and you cut the end at a 45 degree angle, stick the end in rooting compound (which most good flower shops should be able to get if they don't already have), and then plant the clipping in some very fertile soil. Roots will start to form in two or three days, and become a healthy plant in several weeks time. Good luck.
Reply:We used a method called layering. bend a cane of Grandma's rose over to the ground and bury it without removing it from the mother plant...you can add just a little compost to the new area first or add on top of the sunken cane tip... it should root by next year and then you can dig up the 'baby... haven't had a lot of experience with roses but this worked for us and was easy for inexperienced gardeners...good luck..
Reply:In the fall or spring when you prune the rose bush. Take several cuttings. Stripping off all the leaves, or if dormant you won't have to do that. Stick about one third of the cutting into a rooting agent called root tone. Then plant in slightly acidic (Adding a little peat moss will work) soil. Water. I have had good luck with roses without using the rooting agent. You just have to make sure they don't dry out at the beginning. Good luck.
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How do I start a new rose bush from an existing one?
Hello,
Take a view over at this site: http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/roses...
http://www3.telus.net/georgemander/galle...
You'll find out all sorts of ways to make more roses from your original one.
Hope this helps,
Dave
Reply:Do what the Dragon guy says, but, first remove the bottom leaves. Then plant it in a pot with potting soil and peat moss. Make sure a few leaf nodes are underground. Then stick 4 tall stakes in the dirt. Cover this with a clear plastic bag. Leave one corner of the bag up so the plant can get air. This creates a mini greenhouse that will hold in the moisture until it has a chance to root. Just check it occasionally to make sure it is always damp. It should have noticeable roots within a month.
Reply:Yes, and it is called cloning. You take a small clipping, or better yet a small branch, from the original rose bush, and you cut the end at a 45 degree angle, stick the end in rooting compound (which most good flower shops should be able to get if they don't already have), and then plant the clipping in some very fertile soil. Roots will start to form in two or three days, and become a healthy plant in several weeks time. Good luck.
Reply:We used a method called layering. bend a cane of Grandma's rose over to the ground and bury it without removing it from the mother plant...you can add just a little compost to the new area first or add on top of the sunken cane tip... it should root by next year and then you can dig up the 'baby... haven't had a lot of experience with roses but this worked for us and was easy for inexperienced gardeners...good luck..
Reply:In the fall or spring when you prune the rose bush. Take several cuttings. Stripping off all the leaves, or if dormant you won't have to do that. Stick about one third of the cutting into a rooting agent called root tone. Then plant in slightly acidic (Adding a little peat moss will work) soil. Water. I have had good luck with roses without using the rooting agent. You just have to make sure they don't dry out at the beginning. Good luck.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
How do you make the origami rose cube?
I've seen the website a few months ago that has the instructions for the rose cube on it, but now it's gone. Anyone have the instructions?
How do you make the origami rose cube?
http://home.comcast.net/~meenaks/diagram... shows some rose patterns near the bottom
Reply:i really learned all of the rose cube from this video and it is very clear on how to make it.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=E2Y... Report It
Reply:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QntEbwdL... has a video on making a rose...not sure if it's the same one you're looking for ...or http://home.comcast.net/~meenaks/diagram... has quite a few avail.
How do you make the origami rose cube?
http://home.comcast.net/~meenaks/diagram... shows some rose patterns near the bottom
Reply:i really learned all of the rose cube from this video and it is very clear on how to make it.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=E2Y... Report It
Reply:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QntEbwdL... has a video on making a rose...not sure if it's the same one you're looking for ...or http://home.comcast.net/~meenaks/diagram... has quite a few avail.
How far should you cut your rose bushes down in the winter to prepare for the spring?
I have a row of rose bushes that are along my fence, and they are really high so i know i need to cut them down for spring.
How far should you cut your rose bushes down in the winter to prepare for the spring?
It really depends on what kind of rose it is. I would cut back no more than 2/3 of rose. Hope this helps.
Reply:Don't cut rose bushes down in winter wait till spring. Cutting them back encourages them to shoot now and they will frost. If you 'butcher' and they are not a robust variety some will die. I would cut them down by half. They don't need to be cut down in summer for the heat. Only to encourage more flowers. I live in Australia and not heard of here and it does get to 105 deg F where I live!
Reply:Each fall I trim my rose bushes back and mulch around them for the winter. I usually cut them down to the last "fork" in the stem. In the spring I prune more off if needed and when warm enough I move the mulch back from around them to keep them from getting too hot.
Reply:never cut more than 2/3 of the original plant at any one time
Reply:cut them to about a foot off the ground and then make sure they are covered with a styrofoam cap or with leaves out of the yard take all that off after the last freeze
Reply:Always cut them in the late fall not the winter but if you have forgotten to cut them I would wait til spring.
Cut them to about 12 to 15 inches above the ground and trim them in the summer as needed to produce more growth and for shaping.
Good luck!
Reply:I work for a large Landscape firm in Indiana.We cut roses back to "knee-high" Roughly 16-18 " tall.They come back strong every year. Add a good pile of hardwood mulch around the base to protect in spring.This will prevent the plant budding too early%26amp;falling victim to late frost.
Reply:Well, I neglect to trim my roses and my boxwood hedges regularly, so when I do it (get someone to do it), I cut them back "to within an inch of their life".
How far should you cut your rose bushes down in the winter to prepare for the spring?
It really depends on what kind of rose it is. I would cut back no more than 2/3 of rose. Hope this helps.
Reply:Don't cut rose bushes down in winter wait till spring. Cutting them back encourages them to shoot now and they will frost. If you 'butcher' and they are not a robust variety some will die. I would cut them down by half. They don't need to be cut down in summer for the heat. Only to encourage more flowers. I live in Australia and not heard of here and it does get to 105 deg F where I live!
Reply:Each fall I trim my rose bushes back and mulch around them for the winter. I usually cut them down to the last "fork" in the stem. In the spring I prune more off if needed and when warm enough I move the mulch back from around them to keep them from getting too hot.
Reply:never cut more than 2/3 of the original plant at any one time
Reply:cut them to about a foot off the ground and then make sure they are covered with a styrofoam cap or with leaves out of the yard take all that off after the last freeze
Reply:Always cut them in the late fall not the winter but if you have forgotten to cut them I would wait til spring.
Cut them to about 12 to 15 inches above the ground and trim them in the summer as needed to produce more growth and for shaping.
Good luck!
Reply:I work for a large Landscape firm in Indiana.We cut roses back to "knee-high" Roughly 16-18 " tall.They come back strong every year. Add a good pile of hardwood mulch around the base to protect in spring.This will prevent the plant budding too early%26amp;falling victim to late frost.
Reply:Well, I neglect to trim my roses and my boxwood hedges regularly, so when I do it (get someone to do it), I cut them back "to within an inch of their life".
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