An interview with the Rose Geek Kimberly and I discuss some of High Country Roses’ best practices for propagating roses.
Growing Tips
Roses for the Toughest Climates
Whenever I give talks about cold tolerant roses, I always challenge the audience by saying I am 100% confident that I can find a rose that will survive in their growing conditions. So far, I haven’t been stumped. After all, roses have grown naturally on our planet for as long as 60 million years without […]
Time to Move? Transplanting your Roses
Every once in a while, I may make a slight miscalculation when planting my roses. It can be the result of anything; from a lack of sunshine, to roses that were planted too close together, to a dry spot in the irrigation, or maybe its just a couple of colors that just simply don’t go […]
Winter Protection part II – Container Roses
I just wrote an entire post about protecting your roses that are planted in the ground. I realized I neglected to address one of the most challenging parts of winter protection, roses in containers.
Winter Protecting Your Roses
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 […]
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 […]