Place small rocks at the bottom of your containers so water will drain, and dampen potting soil before placing it in the pot. A Rose By Any Other Name . . . Roses were brought to the United States by a French man in the 1800s. Since then, they ve become ever-popular, so much so that they are New York s official state flower. Roses carry romance with them, yet they are surprisingly sturdy and easy to grow.
Roses come in many varieties, including climbing roses, tea roses, rose hedges, and so on.
Roses also have meanings associated with their color. For example, pink roses mean grace, yellow means joy and friendship, coral equals desire, white are associated with purity, and red, of course, means romantic love. For best results, flowers should be dried before fully open. After they are completely dry, spray them with hair spray so they ll keep their position. Caring for Cut Flowers Cut flowers from your garden in the morning for best results.