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Beware The Dog Days Of Summer!-Part2

3 Tips For Dealing With Dog Emergencies
Have you ever thought about what you need to do should your dog - or another dog - ever suffer a serious, life-threatening injury' .....
...... Trim the stems and branches that are trying to grow toward the center of the bush. This not only increases air circulation, but it removes prime breeding grounds for spider mites and helps to reduce the appearance of fungus infections that thrive in hot, moist areas within your bushes.

If you are planning to exhibit your roses in any of the fall shows, you'll need to carefully time your cane pruning activities in order to allow enough time for recycling to occur.

Here is a chart of the most common recycling times for selected species. Soil condition, temperature, bush health and other planting and growing conditions may cause these times to vary widely, so use this chart only as a guideline.

Allergies - Dogs May Suffer Too
Many people don't realize that their dogs, just like human beings, can suffer from allergies. In fact, about twenty percent of the dogs in the United States .....
Slow recycling roses, such as "Uncle Joe", "New Zealand" and "Touch of Class" require 50 to 60 days to recycle.

Medium slow roses, including "Crystalline", "Elizabeth Taylor", "Peace", and "Olympiad" will require 50 to 54 days.

Your average varieties, which include "Color Magic", "Double Delight", "Gold Medal", "Nicole", and "French Lace" only require 45 to 49 days.

First Aid For Dogs
If your dog is badly hurt in your home or while out and about with you, you should know how to .....
Fast varieties, like "Altissimo", "First Prize", and "Fragrant Cloud", will need 40 to 44 days.

"Dainty Bess", "Playboy", "Playgirl", and the other very fast varieties will recycle in just 35 to 39 days.
About the Author

Angie Noack is a home and garden strategist with a sharp edge for technology. With her unique ability to combine these two skills, she's able to help gardeners save time and increase productivity. You can find her online at http://www.dairyrose.com

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