The most common question I get this time of year is about what you should do to protect your roses in the winter. Over the years, I’ve heard of some creative solutions and it seems like rose lovers will do just about anything to help their roses through the cold months and give them a […]
Growing Tips
Fall Planting Tips
Get Planting (Fall Style). Fall is a great time to plant roses. I always say, if it wasn’t for fall planting, I wouldn’t have any roses in my own garden. While that may be a be an occupational hazard, given what spring in the nursery typically looks like, fall really is a great time for […]
Fall Rose Care Tips
Fall Rose Care Tips. Enjoy Your Roses! – I think this point is too easily overlooked. Love your garden and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Cooler temperatures bring out the blooms and intensifies the color of many roses. I’m particularly proud of this Over the Moon bloom (above) in my new rose bed. Plant New Roses – It’s a great […]
How To Prepare the Perfect Rose Bed
by David Mulholland It might be another month or two before spring has sprung, but that means it’s time to start planning.
Winter Watering
Ugh, there is nothing less appealing to me than dragging the hose out in the middle of winter. I mean come on, my garden looks like a wasteland and my fingers are aching at the mere thought of connecting the hose. The reality is, winter can be one of the driest and most stressful seasons […]
Know Your Zone
Shhh! Do you want to know the single greatest success factor for growing great roses? Pick your roses to match your environment instead of trying to change your environment to fit your roses. I get it, we all do it. You’ll be shopping at the garden center, big box, or even the grocery store and […]