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Q - (11/02/07) I just bought some rose bushes. Is it too late in the year to plant
them? - GINA
A - Now would be a great time to plant those rose bushes. The extra moisture this
time of year will help them get established. We do suggest you add a starter
fertilizer (like Espoma's RoseTone Or FlowerTone) & spread some mulch at the
base of the plant (make sure the mulch is not flush with the trunk of the bush.)
- BILL
Q - I have a bank about 45 feet long that I would like to plant some trees on. I
found the arborvitae & they look like they might work. How many trees should
I plant in this area & how much space should I leave between each tree?
- ROBERTA
A - The arborvitae is an excellent choice. They make a great natural wind,
sound or privacy screen. They will grow 10 - 15' tall & 3 - 4' wide. For the area
you described - If you would like to leave some spacing between the trees at
their mature height, we suggest planting 8 trees 4' feet apart. If you would
like to have them grow flush together, we suggest planting 10 trees 3' feet apart.
- BILL
Q - Do you have the "Garden Party" Rose in stock? It's on my Mom's wish list for
Mother's Day? - ERIC
A - Unfortunately, we do not stock the "Garden Party" Rose at this time. Although
it is a very beautiful variety of the flower, it is of the Class: Hybrid Tea Rose.
Our customers have found this Class of rose somewhat high maintenance &
more susceptible to disease & insects.
Most of the roses we carry are of the "shrub rose" type. They have proven
themselves more durable, easier to care for & more resistant to disease &
insects, particularly the "Double Knockout" Rose. - BILL
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