As a gardening educator, one of my biggest challenges is to get people to do the right thing at the right time. Take planting roses, for instance. Nurseries generally get in their new roses in January ...

Roses are going dormant, so the fall season is the time for annual care for roses in the garden,” writes columnist. “Today’s ...

Everyone loves roses, whether it's an elegant bush of bright red blooms or a bed of pink blossoms. Another way to add roses to your garden is via the climbing variety, which can grow along fences, ...

Climbing roses are a charming, romantic addition to any outdoor space. Whether you're designing and planting the perfect cottage garden or you simply want to cover up a dull corner of your yard, these ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

One in an occasional series of guides on growing popular plants. Other guides include peony, redbud, azalea, elephant ear, coleus, lantana, coneflower, savory calamint and rudbeckia. The Lenten rose, ...

Perhaps you might be attracted to growing roses because of the romantic image, the beautiful flower form or fragrance, or because your grandparent grew them. The attraction to roses is understandable.

Roses are a good choice for our Las Vegas climate and soils if kept healthy. If they are not healthy, they suffer in intense sunlight, summer heat and soil problems. When roses are healthy, they can ...