Roses are the "queens of the garden"--glorious, regal, and sometimes a little hard to handle. In A Year in the Life of a Rose, Reddell shares his tips on when and how to plant, prune, feed, grow and cut all kinds of roses throughout the year. In an invaluable season-by-season survey, Reddell discusses rose care in their respective USDA geographic zones, and more. Reddell, who grows roses in California for the cut-flower trade, soothes the fears of novice rose growers by walking them through a season of care of this demanding but rewarding plant. Arranged by season, his book dispenses advice on choosing, planting, pruning, watering, and feeding roses to obtain maximum growth and bloom. The heart of the book is the last chapter, which provides information from 13 different expert rose growers from different parts of the United States on the varieties and cultural practices best suited to their region. Although handily presented, this book is unnecessary for libraries owning Reddell's Rose Bible (Harmony: Crown, 1994), which includes the same information (in many cases from the same experts) but has the added attraction of an illustrated glossary of recommended rose varieties.?Molly Newling, Piscataway P.L., N.J. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. If devotees of beautiful gardens were polled, the majority would probably single out roses as the most compelling of all flowers. Lamentably, roses might be voted the most intimidating flowers to grow, as well. The latest effort from one of the country's most respected rosarians offers to clarify cultural practices and general rose care. Reddell's forthright guide should appeal equally to individuals yearning to grow prizewinning roses and to ardent if less ambitious putterers--all those in need of a basic plan to aid in the cultivation of healthier, more floriferous rosebushes. For readers still confused about which roses to grow, Reddell demystifies the dispute surrounding old roses and modern hybrids. A special chapter features detailed tips, contributed by guest growers from across the country, on planting, pruning, fertilizing, and winterizing in USDA zones 4B to 11. Alice Joyce e "queens of the garden"--glorious, regal, and sometimes a little hard to handle. In A Year in the Life of a Rose, Reddell shares his tips on when and how to plant, prune, feed, grow and cut all kinds of roses throughout the year. In an invaluable season-by-season survey, Reddell discusses rose care in their respective USDA geographic zones, and more. e "queens of the garden"--glorious, regal, and sometimes a little hard to handle. In A Year in the Life of a Rose, Reddell shares his tips on when and how to plant, prune, feed, grow and cut all kinds of roses throughout the year. In an invaluable season-by-season survey, Reddell discusses rose care in their respective USDA geographic zones, and more.