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 ...

Fertilize roses starting in early to mid‑spring, once frost danger has passed and growth reaches ~6 inches. Continue feeding throughout the growing season—after each bloom cycle—with gradually reduced ...

Arguably, no other flower carries as much meaning and history as a rose, which makes them a popular choice for a gardener.

I have looked after all types of roses during my time as a professional gardener. From the blousy, deeply fragrant blooms of 'Gertrude Jekyll', to the pink perfection of 'The Generous Gardener', ...

ROSES ARE A labor of love because they are laborious. Tend them all the time and make sure their soil is full of organic material, well weeded and cultivated. Next and most importantly, realize how ...

This article was prepared with input from Frank Wells, a former Permian Basin Master Gardener and an expert rosarian. Frank retired from Master Gardeners and moved away to catch fish. We miss him and ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Roses are a beloved addition to any garden, offering beauty and fragrance with their stunning blooms. For Minnesota gardeners, understanding the different types of roses and ...

In Hawaii, growing roses is always a rewarding challenge to the gardener. Roses are cool climate plants that do best at elevations of 1,000 feet or more. At lower elevations, insects and disease ...

This week’s warm weather brought a flood of questions to a Facebook page for novice gardeners who are growing roses in Houston. Seeing sprouts on their plants, they wanted to know if it was okay to ...