The rose is one of the oldest flowers in cultivation and is still considered one of the most popular garden flowers today. The flower is so popular that in 1986, Congress named the rose our national ...

Growing roses in pots makes it easy to decorate your yard and home with gorgeous flowers. Growing roses in pots offers flexibility and beauty for homes without garden space or for those who enjoy ...

Gorgeous, fragrant roses are highly desirable and a favorite among gardeners. Although healthy rose bushes can provide beautiful blooms for years, they are often challenging to grow. The trick to ...

When it comes to gardening, we can count on Martha Stewart to always provide us with sound advice and fantastic tips, and this stands true for bare-root roses. The gardening expert recently shared a ...

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 ...

(Mass Appeal) – As most of you viewers know, I am not a gardener, but I wish I were because I love roses and it would be so nice to have them in my gardens each year. Master Gardener Ed Sourdiffe, ...

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.

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 ...

Roses have a reputation of being “fussy,” largely because of a fungal disease called black spot. The key to blackspot control is to place your roses in an open, breezy location that gets lots of ...

Q: I want to plant roses to grow rose hips. I've heard that they're a good source of vitamin C. Are there varieties that make better rose hips? Is there a good time of year to plant roses? A: A rose ...

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.