These plants don’t need much fuss, but there is one simple task that makes a big difference. Before the plants start sending ...

Fertilize roses starting in early to mid‑spring, once frost danger has passed and growth reaches ~6 inches. Continue feeding throughout the growing season—after each bloom cycle—with gradually reduced ...

George William Curtis Roses have always been a symbol of love, beauty and warm summer days. You may ask me, why are you ...

January is the best month to prune established climbing roses, according to gardening experts - and it's a job that can help ...

Key Points Hardwood rose cuttings are best propagated from fall to late winter.Adding rooting hormone helps hardwood cuttings root faster.Winter propagated cuttings should root and be ready for ...

Kick rose season off as soon as possible by growing the beautiful early-flowering forms, many of which benefit wildlife ...

Deadheading roses encourages the plant to produce more blooms, which prolongs the flowering period and promotes a cleaner appearance. How you deadhead roses will depend on the variety you're growing.

Diagnosis to a problem is always key. When we feel out of sorts, it is helpful to check in with the doctor and find out if we should be worried. Likewise, when rose blooms or leaves look different, ...

Let's be honest. No one likes weeding, but it's even worse when you get poked and scratched by rose thorns during your efforts. So, using a ground cover to suppress weeds can be incredibly helpful in ...

“Roses in bloom” are sweet words that are typically music to a rosarian’s soul. But sometimes a bloom might strike a discordant, puzzling or even a very strange note. Do you have a cane on one of your ...

* What it is: True Bloom is a new class of rose bred by famed breeder Ping Lim – a blend of the easy-care performance of shrub roses and the classic beauty of hybrid teas. Dubbed “hybrid tea shrub” ...