Garden centre hosting free Rose-themed Grow How workshop at Clyde Valley store
Roses: From Pruning to Planting is a gardening workshop designed for people of all ages and abilities, taking place this on the first Saturday and Wednesday of the month.
Dobbies Garden Centres is hosting a free Rose-themed Grow How workshop at its Sandyholm store this June, sharing top tips for caring for this beloved flowering plant.
Roses: From Pruning to Planting is a gardening workshop designed for people of all ages and abilities, taking place this on the first Saturday and Wednesday of the month.
The Grow How workshop at the Sandyholm store in the Clyde Valley will cover the different varieties of roses available and advice on picking the perfect one for your garden space.
With over 250 varieties to choose from at Dobbies, there are plenty options to suit a garden or outdoor space – from modern shrub and English roses to bush roses, rambling roses and climbing roses.
Various factors can help when choosing the right rose, like the amount of sunshine the plant might need to flourish and how much maintenance they'll need.
Also covered in the session will be some rose planting basics, covering the different kind of pots and planters, potting mix, mulch and rose feed to keep the plant well-fed.
Attendees will get the opportunity to ask any rose-care questions and talk through current challenges with their existing roses during an informal Q&A session.
Dobbies' Plant Buyer, Nigel Lawton, is excited for June's Grow How workshop on roses at the Sandyholm store.
He said: 'Roses are a timeless garden favourite, providing a vibrant pop of colour, a delicate fragrance when in bloom and are a magnet for pollinators like bees and butterflies.
'There are so many wonderful varieties, perfect for any outdoor space. We're excited to help demonstrate some simple planting and pruning tips to help gardeners in Sandyholm enjoy these popular flowers throughout the summer months and into autumn.'
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