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September 12, 2007
saving the rosebush
tomorrow we are starting the dirty job of having our brownstone repaired and the men have asked that we remove the rosebush that is crawling up the wall. I am happy to cut back the bush a lot - that always seems to make it come back stronger next season anyway. But I want to protect the base and roots as they work. Any suggestions?
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Try www.gardenweb.com for advice. Probably a more knowledgeable gang than brownstoner readers.
Posted by: guest at September 12, 2007 3:25 PM
Or call the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (better yet - go there and go to the Cranford Rose Garden) and ask one of the rosarians there. If all else - you can dig it up and keep it in a pot until all work is done, then replant. But check with BBG - their advise is top notch and free.
Posted by: guest at September 12, 2007 3:49 PM
dig it up, trying to keep a wide amount of it's roots around the entire diameter, pulling roots up instead of just chopping them all off when possible, and put the rootball around dirt in burlap. Then if possible dig a hole elsewhere in the garden and put the entire burlap covered rootball in there and again if possible, put dirt over it to keep it cool. And water it a lot, lot lot!!!! Pick a shady spot so it doesn't get overstressed in the full sun. If you can't dig a hole then really work hard to keep that rootball wet by watering it thoroughly twice a day at least (but letting it dry if possible between waterings.) Good luck. At least it's the fall. When it's super hot it's more likely to die when moved. And then when you put it in the ground do a serious amount of trimming if it's not too late in to the fall. If it's late in to the fall don't trim it back so that you won't get new growth that could freeze easily.
Posted by: guest at September 12, 2007 7:07 PM
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