Columbus Park of Roses volunteers will “spring into action” on Saturday, March 19th to prune thousands of rose plants. Park volunteers and members of the public are invited to help Columbus Recreation and Parks Department staff with this annual chore.
Rose Pruning is Park of Roses Fall Annual Event
Fall rose pruning is an annual event in the Park of Roses. Volunteers help prepare the plants for winter.
Park of Roses Tree Tour Draws Visitors
The weather was perfect for an early evening tree tour in the park last week. About 30 people turned out for the walk, led by local arborist Jim Slyh and Stephanie Williams, garden supervisor. They offered tips on how to
Tree and Shrub List Available for Park of Roses
The garden staff has been busy this year, planting additional trees and shrubs in the park. Some replace specimens that were damaged, including a very large European Beech. Others were added to newly renovated beds to increase color and texture
Experience Autumn in the Park of Roses
September and October mark the changing of the seasons in the Park of Roses. Many roses have a second flush of blooms in the autumn and will continue until the first hard freeze, as late as mid-November. Trees and shrubs