Time to plant!!!

For most of the country it's that wonderful time to begin thinking about your gardens and flower beds. This is the perfect time to begin planting bare root rose bushes. For the extreme norther states, you will want to waite until March, but for the rest of us, let's get dirty! The bare root rose bushes should be the first thing planted as the weather starts to clear and the days seem to get a little warmer. Planting them early allows you to also have a begining piont to plan the rest of your flower garden. Roses are so many times the focal point of a garden or a bed. That's why they are the perfect starting point. This allows you to plan out the rest of the garden and match plants that will compliment the rose and highlight it's beauty. Aperfect example is the Mr. Lincoln. It's deep red blooms and dark foliage would be perfectly matched with a light pink accent plant like the coral or pink colored zinnia. The size is perfect as they grow to between 12" and 18". They will not over take the Mr. Lincoln in hieght, but will be the perfect compliment. Planning your garden will be fun, but don't let it overwhelm you. Choose your rose varieties now and you will have all spring to fill in around them. Most important, go have some good ole fashioned dirty fun!