Girls Coffeeshop Talk

[Lion]

Originally Posted by The Joker

They have died off now, but I think there is more buds ready to bloom. Am I supposed to pull the old buds off or cut them back a bit to help them bloom again? Not sure if mum has been round to do this. I know you mentioned rose feed, I need to get some of that.

Read up on the Internet as some varieties do not need to be Deadheaded but regardless as to what you read I would go ahead and snip off the booms. The branch the rose was on cut back to leave at least two sets of leaves which have 5 leave left on the branch. Use a good pair of pruners and spray with rubbing alcohol(91% concentration) and let it dry first then use the pruners on the next Rose or plant. Also you can dilute bleach in water as a disinfectant but look up the formula as I believe it is 9(parts water) to kn one part Bleach, then rinse them off

Also buy yourself one of the best made pruners available. They are called .Felco #2 and are made in Switzerland...but they are expensive. The cheapest will be finding them online...I've have seen them priced for as low as $52.95 to as high as $99.99USD so shop around,..and once again these are By-pass pruners and they are one of best and worth the $95,00. They sharpen back up with ease and you can order replacement parts as needed be ordered. I've been using my pair for over 20 years and have never need to replace a part yet. They also sell models for left handed individual!!!

Take care and have a great day.....Leo