Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Roses are heavy feeders that thrive on rose-specific fertilizer and nutrient-rich soil. Adding compost, manure, and mulch helps ...

Roses are ever-popular favorites that are loved worldwide for their fantastic blooms and scent. As well as shrub, modern, or hybrid tea roses, gardeners can also use climbing roses to bring extra ...

There are many types of roses to choose from, including classic bush varieties, climbing roses, and ground-cover roses. Each type is suited for different situations, making it easy to find one that ...

Learning how to grow roses is a rewarding experience for gardeners of all levels. Roses are admired for their beauty, ...

A clean, healthy stem cutting can form the basis of a brand new rosebush. Take the following steps to obtain a rose stem cutting. Look for a 4- to 6-inch piece of stem near the top of the plant (never ...

There are a few factors to consider if you want your roses to flourish. Roses need at least six hours of direct sunlight daily, ideally morning sun. Some shade is beneficial if it's extremely hot.

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.

I don't like to write a gardening column until about a week before it is to be published for a very specific reason. I want to answer questions that are currently on the minds of Heartland gardeners.

You should remove any dead, diseased or damaged rose growth any time of year, and aim to give your roses a proper pruning in early spring to promote healthy growth. A good reminder is to prune when ...

The last week of June is the time to set your flowers up for continued color by fertilizing and remembering to dead head and pinch back annuals such as petunias, geraniums and marigolds. A good rule ...

Rose fans can stroll past thousands of fragrant blooms in all shapes, sizes and colors at the Portland Rose Society’s 2024 Fall Rose Show Sept. 14-15 at Tigard’s Washington Square mall. The event is ...