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 roses. To begin with, fall's cooler temperatures and increased moisture reduce transplant stress on new roses. Even better, the combination with lower light intensity and still warm soil temperatures make [Read More]
Growing Tips
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 time for adding to your garden and give them a head start for next spring. Still concerned? Remember all of our roses are guaranteed for a full year. [Read More]
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. [Read More]
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 even in dormancy. Winter water is often overlooked but can be key to the overall health of your roses come spring time. So yes, it’s time to keep an eye on the forecast and get that hose out. [Read More]
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 see a beautiful plant at a great price and you snap it up. Then it turns out the plant has not hope surviving in your climate and it turns into one expensive annual. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be [Read More]
Fall Pruning (or not)
Now that we are getting a little chill in the air, I often get questions asking for advice on fall pruning. My simple response often catches people off guard. My advice is, don’t do it. Go take a walk, carve a pumpkin, chase a turkey or just take a nap. Pruning is crucial to the overall health and longevity of your roses, but pruning in the fall can have some unintended side effects. First and foremost, pruning encourages growth in plants. New growth is much more susceptible to freeze damage and [Read More]
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