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An Organic Growers Guide to Rose Gardening
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ROSE GARDENING Getting Started Popular Varieties Propagation by Cuttings Planting General Care Pruning Pests & Disease Societies & Organizations  This site is brought to you by www.PlanetNatural.com |
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Rose Gardening Glossary Acidic Soil: Soil with a pH between 0 and 7.0.Alkaline Soil: Soil with a pH between 7.0 and 14. Bare Root Stock: A plant that is prepared for packaging and shipping by removing all the soil around its roots. Biological Pest Control: Using living organisms such as beneficial insects (ladybugs, lacewing) to destroy insect pests. Chlorosis: Yellowing of the leaves caused by a nutrient deficiency, lack of light, light that is too bright, or high temperatures. Companion Planting: Growing plants together, or in close proximity, for their mutual benefit. Compost: The rich organic material that results from the natural process of decomposition of plant and animal waste. Cuttings: A portion of a plant (stem, root or leaf) taken to propagate a new plant. Dead Heading: Removing old flowers to encourage continued flowering or to improve the look of the plant. Drip Irrigation: A method of watering plants where small tubes or hoses are used to deliver water to the plant's roots. The water is not sprayed into the air, so the plant's leaves remain dry, which reduces fungal diseases. Fertilizer: An organic or inorganic material that is applied to the soil or a plant to improve its' nutrient content. Floribunda Roses: Any of several hybrid roses bearing numerous single or double flowers. Plants are hardier and bushier than most roses. Frost Date: The average date in the spring that you might have a killing frost. Fungal Disease: A large group of fungi that attack plants. Affected plant parts often show signs of mold, rotted tissue, wilting, rusts, scabs and blotches. Grandiflora Roses: The perfect cut flower, Grandiflora roses are a cross between Hybrid Teas and Floribundas. They are round, bushy plants that grow 3 to 6 feet tall. Growing Media: The material used to grow a plant or germinate seeds. Growth Bud: A small, raised mark on a stem or branch containing an undeveloped leaf, flower, or shoot. Hardening Off: The slow process of acclimating a plant to an outdoor environment. Heritage Roses: Antique or old roses that originated in the mid 19th century or earlier. Hybrid Tea Roses: Most often sold in floral shops, hybrid tea roses are bred for their beautiful large blooms. Plants grow up to 3 feet tall and usually produce one bloom on a long stem. Integrated Pest Management (IPM): A strategy for controlling pests in which least-toxic methods are applied first and usually in combination with other control methods. Miniature Roses: A diverse class of roses that are smaller than other varieties. They tend to be hardy and are often grown in containers. Mulch: A natural or artificial layer placed on the soil and around plants to protect them from drought, weeds, and extreme temperatures. N-P-K: Abbreviations for the primary nutrients necessary for plant growth (Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium). Expressed as numbers on a fertilizer label. pH: Indicates the acidity or alkalinity of the soil. The pH scale reads from 0 to 14, 0 indicates extreme acidic soil and 14 extreme alkaline soil. A pH of 7 is neutral. Photosynthesis: The process in plants by which carbohydrates are produced from carbon dioxide and water using light as an energy source. Rose Hips: The bright reddish-orange fruit of the rose plant - they remain after the petals fall off. Season Extender: Techniques and gardening equipment (greenhouses, cold frames, row covers) that help extend the life of your plants beyond what they would normally reach outdoors. Soil Amendment: Any material added to the soil to improve its quality, such as structure, drainage, aeration and water retention. Suckers: A shoot that sprouts from the roots or trunk of a tree, shrub or bush and drains its energy. Topdressing: Applying compost or organic fertilizers on top of the soil and around plants after they have been established. Transplanting: The process of moving a plant from one location to another. Weed: A plant that is growing where you don't want it to grow. Zone: Plant hardiness regions determined by the average annual minimum temperature. Visit the USDA's Plant Hardiness Zone Map here. |
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