http://articles.freshfloralbouquets.com/rss.xml A blog about freshfloralbouquets.com daily 365 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://articles.freshfloralbouquets.com/?a=35199 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>If you are one of those who think that just spraying your flowers with a hose is good enough to keep your roses lovely and blooming you better think again. Many people just don't realize that how and when you decide to water your roses is actually one of the most imperative and often ignored aspects of basic rose care. Here are some hints and simple guidelines for helping you to keep your roses healthy, supple and beautiful year-round.<br /><br />First of all you should know that when you set up your watering schedule that early morning watering is best. This is because if you water your garden in the middle of the day or in the afternoon a good portion, in not all of the water will be evaporated before it can even reach the roots. A lot of gardeners say that they also prefer early morning watering because it allows the plant to become hydrated while the rising sun helps dry the leaves relatively quickly. If you wait to water your garden in the evening, the water will not evaporate, but your plants will be at a much greater risk of developing mildew due to the fact that leaves may remain wet for several hours. We realize that not everyone's schedule will allow for a regular early morning watering schedule. If this is true for you, and you have to water your plants in the evening, try to avoid getting the leaves wet if at all possible. Standing water on the leaves will make your plants susceptible not only to mildew, but insects, pests, and multitude of fungal diseases<br /><br />All flowering plants require a good deal of water and roses, being a flowering plant are no exception to this rule. They need as much as 2 inches of water each week. So it should come as no surprise to you or anyone else that summer is one of the times you'll find yourself watering the most. Expect to water more than once a week when summer comes depending on the climate where you live, type of rose plant, the location of the plant, and its soil structure. <br /><br />You should also use a rain gauge to see how much water is reaching the soil naturally, and plan your own watering schedule accordingly. The easiest way to check if your plant is receiving enough water involves simple observation. If the leaves limp or sagging your roses probably need more water, if the leaves yellowed, and starting to fall off this could be a sign that you're over watering, and the plant is in need of oxygen.<br /><br />Although water is vitally important to your roses you need to know that they do not tolerate standing in puddles of water, they have need of drainage, so it is critical that you don't leave your plants in standing water. Find a healthy balance for your roses to be kept consistently moist, but not overly saturated.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author and internet marketing consultant living in Navarre Florida. Find more about floral arrangements and flowers online at <a href="http://www.freshfloralbouquets.com/">http://www.freshfloralbouquets.com</a></p> 2006-07-28T09:18-04:00 http://articles.freshfloralbouquets.com/?a=35198 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>Roses are for more than just gift giving or smelling. The petals from roses can be used for a variety of different things. Some of these uses are for common everyday tasks, such as beautifying our gardens and walkways, while others are far more unique and distinctive, such as for use in cooking and types of therapy. It seems like Rose lovers just get into inventing and reinventing new ways to use their favorite flower. If you're one of these flower lovers of the rose and its sweet smell, then you'll love the cool uses we have listed below. Use your own imagination and I am sure you just can come up with some more unique ways to bring the sweet scent of the rose into your life. Have some fun and be creative because the rose has a way of making you feel happy just by its very presence alone.<br /><br />The list is endless on how to use rose petals, however, when we consider the use of roses in special events and celebrations one particular event comes to my mind and that would be weddings. I guess that is especially because I was just married less than a month ago! Still, nowhere has the rose been used to such a large degree than in weddings. The us of rose petals has now replaced many of the normal traditions of the typical US wedding. For example, in many cases the rice that was once thrown at the end as the happy new couple was leaving to go on the honeymoon, has now been replaced by rose petals. We commonly see rose petals being used by flower girls too, and imitation petals are a hot item as well.<br /><br />Aromatherapy, also known as personal therapy is another area using rose petals that is not just an idea from the hip 1960s. It gained widespread popularity as aromatherapy in the 1980s, and has grown larger and more popular ever since. Relaxing therapy with rose scents are used in candles, lotions, bath oils and perfume too. Professional therapists in spas that offer massage therapy are now requested very often to rub the customer with the relaxing scent of the rose petal. Our research has shown us that for use in home, the rose is the top rated smell that is purchased for use in air fresheners, candles, or for any other type of home freshener device. <br /><br />Another unique and not commonly thought of use for rose petals is in cooking. These days the number of people that are using the rose petal in cooking is increasing constantly. Native Americans have long used dried rose petals in their cooking for its unique flavor and aroma. Now we are learning to return to their enlightened way of cooking too. From rose hips, which are the dried seeds of roses, a highly flavored tea is a good way to end or begin a day. If you have ever read the ingredients in many formulations for Vitamin C you will see rose hips listed as they are a good source. There many types of rose petals that can be added to foods that will increase the flavor too. There are a lot of different dishes that can be created with the rose petal scent.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author and internet marketing consultant living in Navarre Florida. Find more about floral arrangements and flowers online at <a href="http://www.freshfloralbouquets.com/">http://www.freshfloralbouquets.com</a></p> 2006-07-28T09:14-04:00