Roses are a highly polarizing plant in the garden community – while many enthusiasts adore their iconic blooms, and won’t hesitate to add another to the garden, other gardeners find them simply too ...

Climbing roses are a charming, romantic addition to any outdoor space. Whether you're designing and planting the perfect cottage garden or you simply want to cover up a dull corner of your yard, these ...

There are a few factors to consider if you want your roses to flourish. Roses need at least six hours of direct sunlight daily, ideally morning sun. Some shade is beneficial if it's extremely hot.

I was recently gifted a mini rose plant and while I love having it on my kitchen windowsill, the thought of having it in my garden, alongside my other roses, did cross my mind. But, then I thought, ...

When shopping for roses, look for varieties that are well suited to your garden’s microclimate and ones that have proven to resist disease. (Photo by Nanette Londeree) Let parts of your garden grow a ...

From country roses to English roses, there are many varieties of the classic garden flower. But if you don't live in the ideal growing environment (aka the English countryside), it can be difficult to ...

When the sleepy winter period gives way to milder weather, roses begin their active growing phase. Adequate preparation allows your roses to bounce back from winter's harshness, promotes robust fresh ...

The rose is one of the oldest flowers in cultivation and is still considered one of the most popular garden flowers today. The flower is so popular that in 1986, Congress named the rose our national ...

Roses are one of the most popular flowers for landscapes and are a favorite for giving in cut bouquets, but have a reputation for being difficult to grow. Many see rose bushes as being finicky, prone ...

I first heard about Fortuniana rootstock a few years ago at a rose society meeting. The presenter, master rosarian Dona Martin, told us that rose plants grafted on Fortuniana rootstock grow larger ...

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 ...

With their timeless beauty and grace, roses are often considered jewels of the garden. They also have the reputation for being persnickety plants that are high-maintenance and heavily dependent on ...