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Comments (18)The last time we had any measurable amount of snow was in mid-December (about a foot). Since then, pretty much just flurries now and then. We haven't had a winter this dry for a long time. WE'RE supposed to be the Great White North, but instead, you guys are getting walloped! You may have a few more broken canes in the spring, but, like everyone says, the snow will insulate and give much needed moisture to your soil. Hope you are all o.k....be careful not to overdue the shoveling. You wouldn't want to put your back out just before spring. Judith...See MoreHow tight to tie roses for snow load protection?
Comments (6)I can't compare my SoCal z8 mountains with yours in duration, but we do (luckily and hopefully) get storms of 3-4' which last awhile and then go away in a month or more. To be honest, I haven't done anything with established roses. This is our 4th winter. I inherited several lanky, bushy types that I haven't identified yet that are simply just very hardy. Two years ago I brought up most of my pot ghetto and non-performers due to mildew (HTs, floribundas, grandifloras), all survived great. Well, I did get some die back on two, but turns out it was a gopher who winterized in my yard ;-) This year, I have several OGR bands that I planted in spring. GramHat & Larry Daniels are 4' tall and I have tied them loosely, don't know why, maybe I should rethink this. The rest are Back to your question on leaves. Don't know what to think about that one. My leaves usually come through ok, or some dessication on the tips, but nothing to worry about. Last year we got 4' at Christmas and 3' in maybe Feb. so they were covered for a good bit, but again, probably not like you. As far as canker, the wise advice that I got from forum members was to absolutely not mulch if you don't get a hard freeze throughout the winter as the 'melted mulch' for lack of a better term would be a breeding ground for canker. That also jived with what some of the locals told me when I moved in. I'm still getting new growth now although most nights are below freezing. Some folks up here still prune within an inch of the rose's life, but I followed the other advice up here not to prune late but wait until spring, around Mother's Day or when the forsythia bloom and it has served me well with 'cold sensitive' roses that are hit with spring freezes and new growth (not because I knew anything, but because the interim previous owners did not watering or pruning except by the dogs, so I figured best not to tamper with success of late pruning ;-) So, until we get more votes, I would just be concerned about cane breakage. Sounds like you've been there for awhile, can you tell us about problems you've had in the past? I'm anxious to see other posters comments. Oh, btw, there is a thread I started about winter support you might want to see - lot's of very clever folks on this forum!...See MoreSnow White and 7 dwarfs rose bed from Euro Desert roses!!!
Comments (9)Hi Connie, Glad to know theres others out there with the same mind frame. Have fun ordering your other three babies. OK Miss Northern Enabler, a.k.a. TJ, it sounds so adorable doesn't it. I do want to do it bad but I was so trying not to order any more roses and start filling in more with other perennials. waaaaaaaa! If only I had tons of sunny space to work with but I don't. waaaaaaa!!!! Anyways, I was wanting some more english roses so I will probably hold off for a while anyways. Hope you are doing well! Tootles, Judy...See MoreSnow, snow, go away...
Comments (16)I can really empathize with you and that sweet kitty. I don't think I could live in your zone. While your compact summer is probably much more beautiful than our long drawn out one dry one, California has really spoiled me. I grew up in NY so I know what that waiting is like. Hope your spring comes soon! Kathy...See Moremmmm12COzone5
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