A no-fuss guide to growing roses written by a rose expert. Too often gardeners are intimidated by the many practical requirements of growing roses. This book shows how to grow a garden of roses successfully with surprisingly little effort. Even the newest gardeners can enjoy the natural beauty, fragrance and exquisite colors of roses. Here, the objective is enjoyment more than labor. This easy-care guide provides all the critical steps that ensure perfect roses every time: Planning and designing a rose garden Selecting the roses that are right for your garden Planting, the growing cycle and pruning Maintenance and how best to enjoy your roses Helpful sections cover how to identify key rose-growing locations in a garden, deciding between old and modern bush or climber varieties and the best places to buy roses. Seventy-five varieties are identified from Alberic Barbier to Warm Wishes including shrub and climbing, long-flowering, versatile, fragrant and easy-to-grow roses. Another useful section identifies the varieties of roses that give the best results with a minimum of fuss. Quick reference pictograms indicate a rose's growing zone, ease to succeed and relative performance for the space the plant will take. Reliable Roses is the perfect handbook for gardeners of all levels who want to add the beauty of roses to their gardens.

"Foolproof Guide to Growing Roses" is ideal for gardeners who have been afraid to grow roses as well as for those who already grow these lovely flowers and want to learn more about them. This comprehensive book takes all the mystery out of growing these plants, but leaves the beauty. Through text and lavishly illustrated step-by-step instructions, readers learn how to select roses that are reliable in their climate. They also learn how to care for the plants easily and efficiently, how to control pests and diseases with environmentally friendly techniques, and how to prune every type of rose. - Comprehensive descriptions of all rose classes. - Descriptions of 80 rose varieties and cultivars. - More than 280 beautiful color photographs and 34 watercolor paintings. - Suggestions for companion plants that bring out the best in roses while also helping to protect them from various pests. - Detailed discussion of soil science as it pertains to rose health. - Two cross-referenced indexes that cover plants and topics.

The New York Botanical Garden has been a leader in botanical research for more than a century. Beautifully designed and illustrated, the first two books in a continuing series undertaken in conjunction with this world-renowned institution will appeal to serious gardeners of every level of experience. Reliable Roses teaches the history of the rose, how to match roses to specific local conditions, the fine points of pruning, and much more. 150 full-color photos. Size C. 192 pp. National publicity. Targeted ads.