Video Series: Growing Roses on the High Plains of Texas

There are many good books and references on growing roses. However, the climate on the Southern High Plains provides special challenges, and techniques that work well elsewhere, even in other parts of Texas, may not work here. This website provides locally-adapted information that will help you grow great roses. We would especially like to thank Lubbock area rose experts Kathy and Roland Roberts and Keith Moffett who contributed their time and talent to this project. Our experts are members of the Lubbock Rose Society, and you are encouraged to contact the society for a list of upcoming events.

Publications

Managing Insects and Related Pests of Roses

rose disorder photos

Planting Potted Roses: Most people buy roses pre-potted from a local nursery. These can be planted much later in the year than can bare root roses.This video describes site selection, hole preparation, soil amendments, removing the plant from the pot, watering, and fertilization. These techniques are generally appropriate for "own-root" potted roses ordered through the mail, but these smaller roses need wind protection for a few weeks. The video features Keith Moffett, a prominent Lubbock Rosarian. 15:21.

Aphid Control on Roses: Brant Baugh discusses aphid identification, damage, and control. Control tactics include non-chemical methods and biological control. The video features Brant Baugh, Lubbock County Extension Pest Management Agent. It was shot at the Master Gardeners demonstration garden at the Breedlove dehydrated food plant. This garden is a good place to see how different plants will grow in our hot and windy environment. 6:53.

Identifying and Removing Rootstock: Shows how to identify shoots that have grown from the rootstock of grafted roses, and how to properly remove these shoots. The video features the voice and hands of Kathy Roberts. 2:16.