Growing Roses

Pruning roses is one of those skills you acquire gradually. Rosarians take whole classes to get their pruning skills just so. But the basics are pretty easy - cut out the dead stuff and make sure...

Your sweetie has just spent a small fortune on roses for Valentine's Day. If this generous expression of love is in less than perfect condition and the buds are drooping at the top of the stems,...

It's not for nothing that roses are called "The Queen of Flowers." These beautiful shrubs, surrounded by legend and lore, produce loads of beautiful, often intoxicatingly fragrant flowers. There...

Bare-root roses don't look very promising - they're all dormant stem and brown roots and look dead - but they're the ideal way to get your roses off to a great start since there's no chance of...

Planting potted roses is about as simple as planting any other type of flower - just dig a hole and plant. However, with a little care, you can make sure your rose gets off to a surer start by...

Each spring, cold-climate gardeners are met with a sad sight: Dead roses. In USDA Zones 6 and colder, some types of roses simply aren't hardy and die out. You can keep your roses year after year,...

Roses have an undeserved reputation for being fussy, hard-to-care-for plants. But after all, they're just shrubs. Some roses do require more maintenance than others, but growing roses is something...

Black spot, powdery mildew, Japanese beetles - these are just a few of the many sworn enemies of roses. So how does a gardener fend off these armies of backyard foes? Prevention is key.

Roses have an undeserved reputation for being fussy, hard-to-care-for plants. Some roses do require more maintenance than others, but growing roses is something even a beginner can do.

Just like people, roses love a little spring tonic to get them going in the early months of the year. This organic spring tonic delivers a strong shot of the nutrients roses need most to get them...

Roses have earned a reputation as the temperamental divas of the plant world. It's true that the romantic rascals attract their share of illnesses -- but these are easier to conquer than you might...

Often what appears to be a disease may be a symptom of a nutritional deficiency. If you suspect dietary problems in your roses, send a soil sample to your Cooperative Extension Service or a...

So you've got bugs chewing on your prize roses? Well, here's something the folks at the nursery probably didn't tell you: Rose pests rarely cause permanent damage. Furthermore, most of them have...

The vast majority of rose diseases are caused by fungi. Regardless of which nasty fungus is attacking your roses, the treatment is pretty much the same: Cut off the affected parts of the plant and...

Roses are one of the easiest plants to propagate from cuttings. Now you can share your favorite rose bush with friends and neighbors and enjoy the easy process of making tip cuttings.

So you think your roses need a trim, but you're not sure how to go about it? Roses are easy to prune and hard to kill. You should first read my other article, How To Prune Anything, since one...

Roses are a great way to bring color to your garden. But how do you make sure these delicate flowers grow healthy and beautiful? Here are great tips about gardening with roses.

Looking for roses that thrive with minimal care? Then EarthKind roses are for you. Studied by a team of horticulturists from Texas A & M University, EarthKind roses are a selection of 11...

Growing roses is a time-honored tradition for most gardeners. But growing roses in North Texas can be tricky given its harsh summers and alkaline soil. Here are some basic steps to growing...

Roses need water to grow and to help dissolve the fertilizer that is placed around them. While roses need water, they do not like "wet feet." Proper watering is important to maintaining healthy...

Beautiful roses can brighten anyone's day. Applying fertilizer to roses can increase their bloom production, the quality of the blooms and the overall health of the plant. Here are some simple...

Practice makes perfect when it comes to pruning your rose bushes. All it takes is time and experience to have you trimming like a professional gardener. Don't worry about damaging or butchering...

There is no mystery to keeping your hybrid tea roses happy, healthy and providing abundant blooms. All they require is sun, water, fertilizer, a little pest control and pruning. Pruning is key to...

A bare root rosebush is often sold much cheaper then a potted rosebush. It is essentially just the canes and roots of the bush. In order to make them grow and thrive, they need immediate and...

Young roses are very delicate and need proper handling. The early years will help them live a long and flowering life. Not taking care of them correctly may cause disease, stress and even death to...

Many plants require little care as they age. They begin to take on their environment and grow accordingly. Mature rose plants are still very needy and delicate. Although they are hardier than the...

Planting a beautiful rose garden is a dream for many home gardeners. Unfortunately, we don't all have the room or adequate soil. Or, we have critters, such as gophers and moles, that make it...

Roses are admired additions to any garden. Whether you plant red roses or a variety of colors, the plants will turn any ordinary garden into a delightful place. Many think that rose growers are a...

Knock Out roses were developed by William Radler, a Wisconsin botanist who was looking for a hardy, disease-resistant rose bush. Knock Out roses are a shrub rose bush that grows to about 3 feet in...

Despite the conditions it is still possible to grow roses in the desert. These tips will help you find success with this challenging project.

Read on for the safest way to kill rose bugs without the pesticides in the air around your home.

Roses have a reputation of being hard to grow. But like every other perennial plant in the landscape, if you plant a rose bush the right way and in the right conditions, it will thrive, providing...

Some of us can't grow enough of our favorite flower, the rose. Surround yourself with your favorite roses by planting a rose alley. A short alley can seem like an outdoor room of living roses,...

When knockout roses were first introduced to the landscape, the roses quickly produced a "wow" factor in the garden and became a favorite perennial among gardeners. Knockout roses are known for...

Everybody loves roses. After all, they're the flowers of love. But is it true that "a rose is a rose is a rose," as the poet said? Not so! Roses of different kith and kin have different...

If you have ever wondered if it’s possible to get roses from a flower arrangement to grow into rose bushes, keep reading. Roses, even with their tough characteristics, can actually be rather...

Landscape roses are a modern classification for low maintenance, easy to care for roses. The name came about because landscape roses were typically used by cities and towns to decorate along side...

Roses have always captivated people. They're beautiful, fragrant flowers that have powerful symbolism of love and romance. It's no wonder that many people enjoy growing these popular flowers both...

Floribundas are one of the easiest roses to grow. Give them a richly mulched soil, plenty of sunshine, water and food, and they'll give you bunches of roses all summer long. They give lie to the...

Miniature rose trees add a touch of color and grandeur to any garden. Rose trees are cultivated to have the shape of a tree instead of the standard rose shrub. Rose trees are slightly difficult to...

Roses have always held a place in the heart of modern culture. Their symbolism is powerful and deep, and they can represent both romance and heartbreak. This connection means many people enjoy...

Trailing or climbing roses grow on long canes that trail along the ground or a fence. The trailing roses are excellent for cutting flowers that require minimum arranging. You can turn these roses...

The fragrant scent of spring roses, is a pleasant reward for any gardener. A symbol of love and friendship, the rose is by far a favorite flower. Rose bushes add beauty to any landscape, and if...

I have these and love them! They are pretty easy to grow if you take good measure to continually hard-prune it.

You received beautiful long-stemmed roses from that special someone. It’s sad that they will eventually fade. However, they don't all have to; you can try to root one of the roses. It...

Patio tree roses make a dramatic statement in the garden, sporting a profusion of blossoms atop canes that average 3 feet in height. Tree roses take more care than the average garden rose, but...

Roses are beautiful and fragrant. Writer Emma Goldman said, "I'd rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck." Fresh roses can easily be dried into petals. With the petals you can have...

Roses are edible flowers. From ancient times they have appeared at feasting tables as bouquets and as food. The flavor of roses is varied as the colors. The sweet, tart or spicy petals are easy to...

If you are looking for just the right flowers to enhance that spot in your garden that needs a boost of color, yellow roses just might be the answer. These cheerful roses were once considered a...

Roses are the botanical symbol of romance. Unfortunately, like many romances, part of the charm of roses is that their beauty is fleeting, and quick to fade. This doesn't stop people, however,...