Here is the complete beginner’s guide to growing roses. Learn to make homemade rose fertilizer, how to site your plants and how to select cultivars. Roses are some of the most popular and beautiful ...

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 ...

Roses can grow anywhere in the United States, but the best way to, when and how to prune roses depends on how cold the ...

“If you don’t know where you are going, you are going to end up somewhere else.” This sage adage, credited to Yogi Berra, pinpoints the importance of planning. If you are a novice gardener and you ...

There really is nothing quite like the scent of roses drifting through the air on a warm summer's day, especially when it's coming from your own garden. So if you're tempted to add more roses to your ...

Roses need at least six hours of direct sunlight daily, ideally morning sun. Some shade is beneficial if it's extremely hot. Roses thrive in soil that drains well and has a loamy texture. Avoid ...

Gorgeous, fragrant roses are highly desirable and a favorite among gardeners. Although healthy rose bushes can provide beautiful blooms for years, they are often challenging to grow. The trick to ...

Q: Did I jump the gun? Last week, I read your article that warns about pruning back roses this early. Well, on Valentine’s Day I gave my love a real living rose, you know the kind that has the roots ...

Plant out pot-grown trees, shrubs and climbers. Prune shrub, bush and climbing roses, Buddleia davidii, dogwoods with coloured winter stems and willows. Mulch the soil with a generous layer of organic ...