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

woman with a bucket of time-release fertilizer fertilizing her roses.

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?

Spraying roses with neem oil

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

How To Fertilize Roses: 10 Natural Ways

blooming rose helped by rose fertilizer

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

Aphids feeding on a beautiful rose bud

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

Purchase bone meal fertilizer for roses by the bag

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

Green caterpillar feeding on pink rose flower bud

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?

White spots on rose leaves (powdery mildew)

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?

Cat slowly walking in rose garden

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

Osiria Rose Flower

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

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

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