“Fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose.” – George William Curtis Roses have always been a symbol of love, beauty and warm summer days. You may ask me, why are you writing about roses ...

The best time to plant roses depends on your local climate. 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 ...

Some people are afraid to plant roses because they think they’re a high-maintenance plant. But the truth is, while some types of roses can be finicky, others are extremely easy to care for. I have ...

If you want a thriving garden full of gorgeous roses in spring, an important step is to make sure the plants make it through winter. Proper fall rose bush care goes a long way towards setting your ...

The rose has once again been voted the world’s favorite flower, and not just for Valetine’s Day bouquets. Rose bushes are an unmatched feature in landscapes and perennial flowerbeds, and with the ...

Like many of you, I had a few plants that flowered through the winter. But my roses were the rock stars in the winter, blooming right through December, even though the temperatures were chilly. Roses ...

Caring for roses isn't difficult. Here's how to care for rose bushes and the tools you'll need to do it properly and safely. rosarian (expert rose gardener) and curator of the Cranford Rose Garden in ...

Also, most pruning of climbing roses is done in early to midsummer after the spring/early summer bloom. How we train them is another difference between bush and climbing roses. By simply pruning them ...

Q: My bushes are diseased! The leaves have tiny orange “spots” and are turning brown/dry. I’ve had them for 10 years or more and they gave lovely flowers 2, 3 times a season. There are some buds but ...

Many roses across Kansas are showing signs of winter injury this spring, leaving gardeners with discolored canes, dead branches and delayed growth. While roses are sensitive to extreme cold, this year ...

Spring is often thought of as peak planting time, whether it's roses or veggies. But many perennials also do well when planted in the fall or even prefer this time of year. So, is there a best season ...