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 ...

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 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 ...

“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 ...

Want to give a Valentine’s gift that keeps on giving? Buy a rose plant. While it may not look like much now, get it in the ground now and you can have roses April through November. Nurseries are ...

In the North, planting roses in the spring while the roses are still dormant is the best time. In the South, where the ground does not freeze, fall is the ideal planting time. Summer planting is ...

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

Roses are red, violets are blue, and the former might explain why your fruit tree never grew. Anyone who has ever tried to grow an apple or a peach tree will surely understand how sensitive these and ...

Our roses perform best when we give them regular care and attention. Here is your calendar for a year of sustainable rose care. Prune your roses: Cut out dead and damaged canes. Remove the top ...

Discover expert gardening tips tailored for the aesthetically minded. From planning to planting, create a garden as elegant ...

A close up of red rose bushes in the garden. - Alina Shishi_creation/Shutterstock Even the most patient gardener has stared at a rose bush and wondered if it's ...

Roses are among the most popular flowers to plant in a garden. They thrive alongside some amazing companion plants, such as marigolds, phlox, shasta daisies, and foxgloves. All of these companions are ...