Get beautiful blooms year after year with these tips. The key to growing beautiful, healthy roses is knowing how and when to plant them, as this allows these flowering shrubs to establish quickly in ...

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 ...

The dawning of a new year prompts many of us to make dramatic pledges and resolutions. If you are growing roses, make the pledge to grow your roses well. Here are the actions to take in January to ...

People think growing roses is too hard -- it's not, said Bill Toth, a member of the Monocacy Rose Society. Mr. Toth is in charge of publicity for the local club that meets monthly to discuss gardening ...

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 ...

Start your new rose off right with soil prep, planting, and fertilizing tips. Get your new rose off to a long happy life on planting day! William Glenn from Barton Springs Nursery steps us through ...

Roses are an iconic symbol of love and romance, making a popular Valentine’s Day gift for spouses and significant others. More cut roses are sold than all other cut flowers combined in the United ...

Q: This last summer, I bought a beautiful desert rose plant. I transplanted it into a terra cotta pot and have kept it in a sheltered spot to protect it from frost. Now I just noticed that the thick ...

Prune rose of Sharon in late winter or early spring—this avoids disease and protects summer blooms. Pruning shapes the plant, improves airflow, and can rejuvenate older bushes if cut back heavily.