Yes, but they will perform best in slightly acid (6.0 to 6.8), rich in organic matter, loam soil, with excellent drainage. If your soil is sandy or clay it can be improved with the addition of organic matter. Soil pH can be raised with the addition of lime beginning with an application 6 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. or lowered beginning with 2 lbs. of sulfur per 100 sq. ft. If your soil is extremely poor, consider building 18" raised beds or removing and replacing existing soil to a depth 18 inches. See similar questions...

The key point in rose selection for Florida is locating a variety of rose that has been grafted onto the special root stock that grows best in central Florida. For year-round vigorous growth, choose roses grafted onto Rosa fortuniana or Dr. Huey root stock. The best tip for plant selection is to ask the "root stock" questions before purchasing a plant. See similar questions...

Roses are budded in order to assure the healthiest, most vigorous root system on every variety. There are however, a few commercial varieties being grown on their own roots. That being said, almost any variety can be grown from cuttings. Keep in mind you may not have the same long term success as with plants purchased from commercial producers. See similar questions...

Roses on the coast, when cared for properly, will grow taller and have larger flowers than in the hotter inland areas where the hot summer sun causes the bushes to quit growing. Though we don't have the heat problem, there are some roses that need more heat than our climate can provide in order to bloom properly. That is why it is especially important here to get varieties which do well in cool, damp climates. See similar questions...

Yes. The only important difference between good soil and poor soil is that good soil contains sufficient organic matter and fertility, drainage, and poor soil does not. Poor soils can be improved sufficiently by making a mixture of 1/4 to 1/3 organic matter. (Peat moss, rotted manure, humus, compost) and 3/4 to 2/3 existing soil plus 4 pounds of a well-balanced fertilizer, for each 100 square feet of rose bed you are preparing. See similar questions...

Answer: Determining which colors go well with others can become a science if you let it. We've all seen the familiar "color wheel" that shows complementary and contrasting colors. Reviewing the fundamentals behind complementary and contrasting colors can help you choose which colors to select. But other factors also affect our sense of color. This includes: color brightness, color area (how big/small), color saturation, proximity of colors to one another, light and how we feel about colors. See similar questions...

None. Orchids do not grow in soil. In the wild, most orchids are found high above the jungle floor, in the tree canopy. For best results, orchids should be grown either in New Zealand sphagnum moss, fine orchid bark mix or medium orchid bark Mix. Orchids must be grown in pots with good drainage. Soil is bad for the plants because it cuts off air circulation at the roots and blocks the drainage of water. See similar questions...

Yes, a popular feature to Supercloset is the ability to switch up from hydroponics to soil at anytime. We recommend everyone try out all-natural organic soil now and then. See similar questions...

All roses do the best when planted in full sunshine. This is especially true here on the coast. All yards have micro-climates in them, areas which are warmer or colder than the norm. It is best to find these warmer spots, preferably out of the wind. That said, there are bound to be times when an area of partial shade could be improved by the inclusion of a rose bush. In this case, there are certain musk roses which do quite well under these conditions. See similar questions...

Answer: There are about as many special recipes for rose fertilizer and techniques for feeding roses as there are rose growers. All you need to know is that for a rose to produce a good show of blossoms, it needs to be fed. That food may come in the form of compost or well-aged manure, or come in a bag or bottle of ready-to-use fertilizer. We prefer a mix of both. We apply a shovel-full of compost per rose in early spring and late fall. See similar questions...

In the right conditions both Shrubs and Climbers can be successfully grown in tubs. The container size must be sufficient to support the anticipated growth: a half beer barrel size is usually adequate. Large pots of this size can also be used successfully. It is essential to water roses in tubs. Do not let the tubs dry out. See similar questions...

Most roses prefer a little shade: it is better not to grow a dark red Climber on a hot south-facing wall. The roses in our collection that are particularly suited to positions where there is less than 4 hours (potential) sunshine per day can be identified using the search facililities in the Rose Collection section of this web site See similar questions...

A general answer to your question would be a soil that is moist and well drained. However, that only tells part of the story. You see, there are many types (species) of conifer. If you look, you can find a type of conifer for every type of soil. Some conifers grow only on sandy, well drained soils. Some only on soils that are wet most of the year. It's also important to find a soil with the right pH balance (pH tells whether the soil is acidic or basic). See similar questions...

Soil does not make plants grow. It is merely a medium that supports the plants roots. It is the nutrients within the soil and photosynthesis that make the plant grow. In hydroponics, you provide all nutrients to the plants through a nutrient and water solution. And support to the roots through the use of a medium. See similar questions...

It is messy and unnecessary. People who say that soilgrown wheatgrass has more minerals do not realize that plants do not absorb minerals from the ground until they have a taproot. Sprouts and wheatgrass are not grown long enough to have a taproot. I use kelp liquid as a foliar feeder and that adds all the minerals you need. Another reason not to use soil is that you can actually juice more of the whole plant when you don't have to worry about soil contamination in your juice. See similar questions...

Yes. Most soils will drain well enough for good growing conditions. It is only in the very heavy tight clay soils through which water cannot drain away, that drainage for your roses is needed. See similar questions...

Roses will not grow in full shade, but some roses may grow in partial or long shade. Roses will grow if they receive at least 5 to 6 hours sun each day -- of course, all day sun is preferred. If it is a choice between all morning sun or all afternoon sun, then morning sun is preferred. See similar questions...

The first year they grow somewhat differently. They produce vigorous canes of a smaller diameter than grafted roses. After their first pruning there will be little difference from a grafted rose. See similar questions...

Green waste from HWRCs and kerbside collections is composted into Pro-Grow, a high quality siol conditioner. Pro-Grow is available in bags from all HWRCs and some retail outlets and garden centres in Hampshire. If you would like a bulk order, please call 0845 678 99 55. See similar questions...

E-mail the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District or call 703-324-1460, TTY 711 with your street address in Fairfax County, and staff can identify the soils at that location if the area has been mapped. If you live in Arlington County, call 703-228-3629, TTY 711 for soils information or view a map online (pdf). No information is currently available for the City of Alexandria or the City of Falls Church because the soils have not been mapped. See similar questions...