@FledglingCottageGardener Is it possible to wrap the roses in polythene, like a bouquet of flowers, tied tightly at the base with no stems or leaves exposed? And the top covered of course. If they're not too tall and spreading it could be done but will need patience! An old thin bed sheet could be used under the polythene to prevent puncturing. I did this with a very overgrown border, but only had one rose to protect and four smaller plants. The polythene can be removed as soon as the weedkiller has dried. Buckets and stout cardboard boxes can be used too but that leaves weeds around the plants saved, not too difficult to remove by hand or spray with care later. I find SBK better for thistles ( I have creeping thistles coming in from fields surrounding my garden unfortunately.) But glyphosate means you can clear away the dead stuff and replant quicker. I would leave it a while though, you may need to repeat the treatment, but regrowth will be lower so it would be easier then to avoid the roses. Best of luck with it.
Wow this thread moves fast! Particularly loving the shots of GJ.
Fledgling, sympathies, as I am under constant attack from weeds on all three boundaries. Found some more brambles coming in under the back fence around the base of Arthur Bell- no wonder he's looking a bit less than glossy in some bits. I just hack away. I don't see how introducing poison into your garden can ever be a safe thing.Â
Anyway, my hose-obsessed assistant helping me clear the spring plants from around Arthur Bell ahead of summer bedding, and the glorious LofS. Love this rose so much, from the bright red and yellow buds to the tender peach-coloured full-blown bloom. I am trying to source one for my mum in her country...
@JessicaS Hi Jessica, sorry I don't know that rose off hand, I take it it's growing in the UK? but I'll have a rummage around and see what I can come up with later.. if no one else knows meanwhile.. ..but I bet it's one we'd all like to have, it's simply gorgeous..Â
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Is it possible to wrap the roses in polythene, like a bouquet of flowers, tied tightly at the base with no stems or leaves exposed? And the top covered of course. If they're not too tall and spreading it could be done but will need patience! An old thin bed sheet could be used under the polythene to prevent puncturing.
I did this with a very overgrown border, but only had one rose to protect and four smaller plants.
The polythene can be removed as soon as the weedkiller has dried. Buckets and stout cardboard boxes can be used too but that leaves weeds around the plants saved, not too difficult to remove by hand or spray with care later.
I find SBK better for thistles ( I have creeping thistles coming in from fields surrounding my garden unfortunately.) But glyphosate means you can clear away the dead stuff and replant quicker. I would leave it a while though, you may need to repeat the treatment, but regrowth will be lower so it would be easier then to avoid the roses.
Best of luck with it.
Fledgling, sympathies, as I am under constant attack from weeds on all three boundaries. Found some more brambles coming in under the back fence around the base of Arthur Bell- no wonder he's looking a bit less than glossy in some bits. I just hack away. I don't see how introducing poison into your garden can ever be a safe thing.Â
Anyway, my hose-obsessed assistant helping me clear the spring plants from around Arthur Bell ahead of summer bedding, and the glorious LofS. Love this rose so much, from the bright red and yellow buds to the tender peach-coloured full-blown bloom. I am trying to source one for my mum in her country...
Talking about roses being tough plants, mine are right next to apple tree, large shrubs and a large Conifer.
Hi Jessica, sorry I don't know that rose off hand, I take it it's growing in the UK? but I'll have a rummage around and see what I can come up with later.. if no one else knows meanwhile..
..but I bet it's one we'd all like to have, it's simply gorgeous..Â