Does removing all of the thorns on a rose decrease its life?
A. No, removing thorns from a rose does not reduce its life as long as you do not damage the bark. They are sometimes easier to handle, but it does not affect the longevity positively or negatively. Q. Is there a way that I could use the cut roses to make them root so that I could plant them in my yard? A. For some plants, that is possible. I believe it will be a great challenge for roses. The woody stem doesn’t produce roots easily and there probably isn’t enough light to sustain the stem with what few leaves likely remain. I would suggest you contact a local garden center or look on-line to see if you can find a similar cultivar and then acquire that plant for your garden. Commercial cut flower varieties are generally not well suited for outdoor gardens. Q. I am searching for the true meaning behind flowers. Some web sites, for example, 1 will say a yellow rose stands for friendship, and the 2nd site will say a yellow rose stands for jealousy. I heard the red rose stands for love and
