Should You Plant Roses In The Fall? 5 Pros and 5 Cons
Roses bring beauty and fragrance to any garden. These classic flowers are popular among gardeners of all skill levels. While many people plant roses in spring, fall planting offers some
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10 Tips for Preparing Roses for Winter
Roses add beauty to gardens, but winter can be tough on these plants. Proper care before and during cold months helps roses survive and thrive when spring arrives. Preparing roses
10 Rose Fertilizing No No’s
In the spring it is easy to find info on how to fertilize roses. But what are some things you should NOT DO? Here are 10 Things not to do
Can You Use Neem Oil For Roses Pests?
Roses are not only attractive to humans but also pests and diseases. Many homeowners like going the natural route using products like neem oil. But can you use Neem oil
Black Spot On Roses: Tips On Rose Black Spot Treatment
Most people who grow roses, at one time or another will face the dreaded “black spot.” The first steps to reduce the possibility of your roses having black spot is
Aphids On Roses: How To Get Rid Of Aphids on Rose Bushes
How do you control attacks from aphids on roses? Here’s the scene! It’s springtime, and after a long weekend, coffee in hand, you visit your heirloom rose bush collection. All your
5 Reasons Not To Use A Natural Vinegar Aphid Spray on Roses
If you want to get rid of aphids on roses, vinegar is a natural option. But, is vinegar a good option and a recommended one. Click on this article to learn more about vinegar and aphids or roses. [DETAILS]
Why Are Rose Leaves Turning Yellow – What Is The Cause?
Rose leaves turning yellow is not unusual. There are several reason for the yellowing. We share tips on the cause and different reasons for yellow rose bush leaves. [DETAILS]
How To Fertilize Roses: 10 Natural Ways
Let’s be honest! When you’re looking for the best rose fertilizer, for many home gardeners, purchasing a bag of fertilizer for rose bushes is a mystery purchase. This need not be; with
Aphids On Roses Home Remedy
You’ve heard of aphids and probably even seen one of these garden pests at some point. But did you know they also attack roses? The term aphid can relate to
Tips On Using Bone Meal For Roses
Should you use bone meal on roses? Bone meal is a fantastic organic fertilizer to use on roses. It is rich in phosphorus, which is highly beneficial for flowering plants. Here
How To Get Rid of Caterpillars On Roses
Roses are red; violets are blue. Caterpillars are everywhere; what should I do? All poems aside, caterpillars can be a real pain when you’re trying to grow beautiful roses in your garden.
What Causes White Spots On Rose Leaves?
Take a close look at your rose bushes, and you may notice what looks like flour dusted over the leaves. Looking closer, you may find pests like aphids, scale insects,
Are Roses Poisonous Or Toxic To Cats?
Are roses poisonous to cats? For the cat owner that is a great question! Roses in the Rosaceae family are perhaps the most iconic flower out there. In the language
How To Grow And Care For Osiria Rose
You may have seen images of the two-toned hybrid tea Osiria rose (oh-SEER-ee-uh) online and thought that they were too good to be true. In many cases, you would be
How To Use Epsom Salt For Brighter, More Beautiful Roses
Using Epsom salt on your roses has long been a best friend and an excellent supplement for rose growers! These roses are sometimes referred to as “salt roses.” While blooming,
The Best Rose Fertilizer For Strong Plants And Beautiful Blooms
Roses need lots of food to produce beautiful abundant blooms and the healthier the rosebush the more it will produce. This is why it’s so important to choose the right
Spring Rose Care: Make Roses The #1 Spring Task
Spring rose care does not start in the spring. Growing roses are an all-season crop – the most continuous one in flowerdom. It is perhaps for this reason many “beginning rose
How To Control Thrips On Roses In The Garden
Thrips are extremely small garden pests, but they can do a great deal of damage. These tiny, slim insects belong to the group known as hemimetabolous which may feed upon
Mulching Roses: Healthier Rose Bushes – Save Time, Money, Water, Effort
Ask a professional landscape or any real down-to-earth enthusiast of ornamental plants what particular technique of gardening saves the most time, effort, water, and money; the answer will be… mulching.
Powdery Mildew on Roses: How To Get Rid Of Mildew On Roses
Powdery mildew is a fungal disease affecting a wide array of plants and rose varieties. While most types of fungus plant diseases thrive in cool, damp settings, all species of powdery
Preparing Roses For Winter: How To Winterize And Prepare Roses For Winter
We get asked every year: “How to prepare rose bushes for winter?” There are many different types of winter weather homeowners experience in the northern part of the country. This
Landscaping A Rose Garden – Choosing Garden Roses for Your Landscape
Question: I love landscaping and want garden roses in my backyard. Before planting a rose garden what varieties or styles give me the most options in design, low maintenance care
Fall Rose Care: How To Ensure Your Roses Bloom In Summer
The roses you enjoy next year, in quality and quantity comes down to fall rose care you do now. If drought or neglect has left your bushes in bad condition, your
Try Tree Roses Potted or in the Ground
Of course you’ve noticed them… those beautifully proportioned tree roses. And here’s good news for you. Tree roses are as easy to grow as any other rose in a pot
Tips For Growing A Rose Garden In Pots
Growing beautiful roses does not mean you need to have a large yard or ample space. Roses can be grown in pots, like this Double Knockout Red which will enable
Making Roses Bloom With Coffee Grounds And Banana
We all plant roses for the flowers they produce. Naturally we want to make blooming as easy as possible without a lot of cost. With just a couple items from
How To Root Roses From Cuttings Step By Step Tutorial
Have you ever received a bouquet of roses that were so beautiful you wish you had a bush to enjoy them again. The folks over at Hartwood Roses have a
How To Take And Root Rose Cuttings
At the Amateur Gardening website they have a nice article along with pictures on rooting roses. I was not ready for using a potato to help in the rooting process.
How To Care And Prune Carpet Roses: Video
Fancy pruning is not required with Carpet roses. Unlike most varieties of roses, you can just cut along the stem with pruners like these or even hedge clippers. Read our