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One way to help protect your roses is to avoid over cutting. For northern regions, it is best to stop cutting the roses from the bushes by mid-September. Allow the flowers to naturally bloom and fade on the bush. By doing this the rose bush begins to develop seeds, which is a signal to the plant to begin preparing for winter. The... more »
When President Reagan designated the rose as the American national flower in 1986, he picked a winner. Roses grow all over the U.S. Indeed, roses grow everywhere in the temperate areas of the Northern hemisphere. Today's cultivated roses are descendants of "old" roses---Rosa gallica, cabbage rose (R. centifolia) and Chinese (R... more »
Climbing roses are a great way to add new dimension--and height--to your yard or garden. They are typically easier to care for and more vigorous than other roses. If you have grown roses before, understand that caring for climbing roses is not exactly the same as caring for other types of roses. Although some of their requirements are... more »
Roses are a classic garden flower that can complement almost any landscaping scheme. Bareroot roses may not look like much when you buy them--just a stick with some spindly roots wrapped up in burlap or a perforated plastic bag--but these plants are merely dormant, and once they have some soil, water and sunshine, they will burst back... more »
Heritage Roses are old roses. Heirloom or antique rose fans prefer roses that are rare or can be traced back 100 years or more. Though the new hybrid tea roses became popular for their buds and unique colors, old roses are gaining in popularity because of their fragrance, historic value and low maintenance. These heirloom roses often... more »
While every flower has a wonderful story to tell, the rose stands alone in its abundant history...
There are few things as lovely as a rose garden in bloom. Create your own fragrant oasis by...
Landscape the paths and walkways in your garden with a border of small flowers and greenery. Add...
Container gardens add color to your patio or sunroom and can include just about any kind of...
A lot of people enjoy the elegant look of roses. Roses are a symbol of love and beauty, and many people have different species of rose plants in... more »
A rose bush is not a simple thing. In fact, there are several types of rose bushes, each one with its own characteristics. There are rose bushes... more »
You love roses but you live in an apartment. You have a new house but don’t have time right now to put in a garden. Whatever the reason, you can... more »
Pruning is a necessary part of growing a healthy and beautiful rose bush. Each season, the dead branches and flowers must be cleared out to make... more »
Climbing rose bushes are not only a beautiful plant, they also decorate your home and yard by covering trellises, fences, or porch rails with... more »
Roses are known for their beauty, as well as their fabulous scent. Did you know, however, that they can also be the source of a very potent and... more »
Rosebushes must be pruned every season to strip out dead wood and encourage growth. Trimming off the dead parts of the rosebush creates more space... more »
Old garden roses, also called antique or heirloom roses, can be traced back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Dedicated rosarians who want to select... more »
You most likely bought your roses to enjoy their fragrant blooms, so it can be frustrating if your rose bush doesn't produce flowers. It helps to... more »
Roses are considered to be one of the most beautiful flowers in the world. The different varieties of roses, each with their unique beauty, make... more »
Roses are beautiful and popular flowers. Most varieties bloom all summer long, and they come in a wide range of stunning colors, shapes and... more »
Fertilizer for rose bushes contains three primary ingredients: nitrogen to stimulate green growth, phosphorus to increase flower production and... more »
Rose hips are an excellent source of vitamin C and can be used to make wines, teas, syrups and jams. There are two ways to gather rose hips: you... more »
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