Flowers are beautiful for sure, but they also say so much. Red roses, of course, are a symbol of true love, which is why they’re sent for special occasions. But all flowers have meanings and symbolisms. If you’re planting a garden, especially here in Los Angeles, why not plant flowers that have meaning. Here are a few ideas to get you going:
Contrary to what you might have heard, not everyone in Los Angeles owns a pool. But there are enough and many who find landscaping around those pools a problem. Many people solve the problem by just refusing to landscape, but those pool areas look sterile and uninviting. And that’s the last thing you want your pool to look like. Landscaping around the pool area with flowers and plants softens the hardscape and makes the area and inviting place where you want to spend time with family and friends.
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It may seem like you can garden 365 days a year in Los Angeles, but the truth is, plants need a break and some healthy maintenance, especially roses. Given a chance, roses would continue to grow… and grow… and before long, you would have a leggy, unattractive mess. That’s why winter is the best time to prune roses to ensure a future of continuing blooms.
Determining when to prune incorporates a lot of factors and can’t always be scheduled by the calendar. You want to trim and prune when the new buds are just beginning to swell, but you don’t want them to be too far long. That new growth will help with where you prune. Roses bloom from new growth, so pruning removes old growth for the best blooming potential. The first step is to prune for shape. Remove crossing branches and create an attractive vase shape for your rose plant. When you’re first starting out, don’t trim too much. This is just an initial pass.