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How To Grow a Rose Bush

Some people are afraid to plant roses because they think they’re a high-maintenance plant. But the truth is, while some types of roses can be finicky, others are extremely easy to care for. I have ...
Roses need no introduction. But there are so many varieties, requiring so many different levels of care, which is why it's important to factor maintenance and attention into your decision on which ...
Get beautiful blooms year after year with these tips. The key to growing beautiful, healthy roses is knowing how and when to plant them, as this allows these flowering shrubs to establish quickly in ...
Take the time to smell the roses during National Month of Roses! Dozens of varieties and hundreds of roses are in bloom inside the beautiful Ashton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point. Choose the right ...
As a gardening educator, one of my biggest challenges is to get people to do the right thing at the right time. Take planting roses, for instance. Nurseries generally get in their new roses in January ...
The snow that slowly melted was great for landscapes! Inches of snow do not equal the same number of inches in rainfall, but enough snow fell to provide a good dose of water for plant roots. And it ...
Peggy Martin roses are in their prime right now. If you’ve spotted the profuse, deep pink bloomers climbing on trellises or fences this spring, you’ve seen one of the most beautiful, easy-care roses ...
My mom has some old roses that seem to do well with little care. I’d like to grow some new plants from cuttings for my yard. How do I do that? Cuttings are a very rewarding way of growing new plants.
Clear plastic shoeboxes make for suitable rooting cases. Learn how to grow a rose from a cutting and a slip using the hardwood or softwood propagation technique. Roses are surprisingly easy to root. I ...
Achieving beautiful, healthy roses is a dream many gardeners have. These iconic flowers add beauty and color anywhere in the landscape, whether you want to boost curb appeal or punch up your backyard ...