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Roses/Expert Profile
Expertise
Since I work with roses professionally and as a hobby, I am comfortable answering most rose growing/ culture questions. I am knowledgeable in both issues most rose growers face: to spray or not to spray roses. I am familiar with all insect and diseases that can afflict roses. If there is any question that I may not be comfortable with, it would be roses grown in extreme cold climates.
Experience in the area
My experience involves 12 years plus of growing roses for both a city-owned rose garden (approx. 4,800 plants) as well as a home rose garden (approx 200 plants). This includes daily maintenance and care to keep these plants doing what they are bred to do- produce roses. Besides being in the garden, I lecture to different rose societies about choosing the correct roses to grow in their area and general information about rose care. Most of my lectures are in the Southeast but I will be speaking at the American Rose Society’s convention in Los Angeles this October. I even go to schools to talk to students about the scientific process of hybridizing roses in hopes of getting them interested in roses and gardening in general.
Organizations
I belong to the American Rose Society, the Carolina District Rose Society, and the South Carolina Rose Society. I am Co-Editor of ARS Kidz n Roses newsletter. I also serve on the American Rose Society Board of Directors and the ARS Audit Committee.
Education/Credentials
I received a Bachelors of Landscape Architecture from Louisiana State University in 1991.
Awards and Honors
I have been elected to the following offices: President of the South Carolina Rose Society (2009-2011), Carolina District Director (2009- current) and 2nd. Vice President for the Augusta Rose Society (2008-2009).
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
People think roses are hard to grow and are afraid of roses. I hope to show people that if the right rose is picked for the right location; roses can be fun.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janet | 05/21/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much. I will try ..... |
| joan | 05/18/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Chris | 05/16/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks again! |
| Chris | 05/16/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Jay, thanks for your quick reponses and ..... |
| Mary | 05/02/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Jay Hiers
2012-05-18 Rose seeds:
Hello Timothy, First you will need to pick a rose plant that you will call the mother plant as this is one that will receive the pollen and produce the hip that contains the rose seeds. You can put
2012-05-18 Chopping back!:
Hello Mark, Depending on the type of roses you have, it may have a been shock to the plant but with you saying they have healthy foliage I am sure they will be fine. There was gentleman here in South
2012-05-18 Powdery Mildew:
Hi Mark, Use the copper to go ahead and get rid of the powdery mildew. You do not have to cut back the canes or the leaves. I would not use the oil and copper together. Once you have disease
2012-05-16 Knockout Roses:
Hello Janet, My first reaction is moles or voles. They can have a healthy plant looking bad very quickly. Moles are easy to find by watering the plant with a hose very heavily and the tunnels will
2012-05-15 Cecil Brunner:
Hi Joan, The best way to deadhead this one is to go down until the main stem is reached and cut below all the many dead blooms. Your next cycle of bloom will come from the main stem or cane.
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