Wednesday, July 8, 2015

What To Grow Under Roses: Tips For Growing Plants Under Rose Bushes

By Stan V. (Stan the Rose Man) Griep American Rose Society Certified Consulting Rosarian – Rocky Mountain District Denver Rose Society Member Whether you’re looking for ways to improve the look of your rose garden or trying to help encourage beneficials to the area, it’s sometimes necessary to add plants that grow well under roses. So what to grow under roses, you ask. Read on to learn more. Reasons for Planting Beneath Roses There are some rose bushes that have a growth habit of getting what is called “leggy,” which essentially means that for some reason the roses will shed all of their lower foliage, leaving nothing but their canes showing. The foliage and blooms are all up higher on the bush, making the lower portion bare and lacking a nice eye-catching look that we like for our gardens. In order to bring out the desired look for such gardens,

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