Author name: Louise Hughes

I'm Louise Hughes and I run the flower blog flowersfornow.com. I've been interested in flowers since I was a little girl and I love sharing my knowledge with others. I started the blog as a way to share my love of flowers with the world, and I hope to inspire others to appreciate the beauty of flowers as well.

Are roses bad for dogs?

Rose plants are not a healthy food choice for canines and the sharp thorns can cause damage to a dog’s mouth or eyes. There are also some flowering plants grown in the agriculture plant hardiness zones that have “rose” in their name yet are not true roses and could be toxic to animals. True roses, …

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Do roses attract deer?

Yes, the deer do love roses, and it does not seem to matter if the roses are the popular Knockout roses, Drift roses, Hybrid Tea roses, Floribundas, Miniature roses, or the wonderful David Austin shrub roses. The deer love them! That said, the following roses are considered to be more resistant to deer: . How …

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Will roses freeze?

Yes, you can freeze roses to preserve them. But if you want to save them from getting dried out, you should put them in a paper bag or plastic bag and place them in the freezer. After a couple of days, you can remove them from the freezer and let them thaw out. Can you …

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What rose gold made of?

Rose gold is an increasingly stylish choice for engagement rings and other jewelry that has a warm, romantic pinkish-red color. However, this color isn’t quite as impressive in 10K gold as it is in higher purity 14K and 18K rose gold. 10K rose gold contains almost 40% copper, a relatively inexpensive metal. Yes, Pandora rose …

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Are roses dangerous?

Thankfully, true roses have zero levels of plant toxicity. Roses are safe for your kitties and can be easily digested. We suggest that before planting any forms of “roses” in your garden or home, you research whether or not that rose comes from the true rose plant group. Since roses have a reputation for being …

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Are roses full sun?

Most rose bushes grow best in full sun, in well-drained soil, and when you help out Mother Nature by supplying water during dry periods (but water at ground level so as to avoid getting water on the leaves). All entries on the list are suitable for USDA growing zones 5 to 9 (in the case …

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