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 ...
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 ...
Roses are universally loved with good reason! They’re lovely plants that offer undeniable romance and charm to your garden, whether they're groundcover roses edging a walkway or climbing roses ...
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 ...
The dawning of a new year prompts many of us to make dramatic pledges and resolutions. If you are growing roses, make the pledge to grow your roses well. Here are the actions to take in January to ...
Start your new rose off right with soil prep, planting, and fertilizing tips. Get your new rose off to a long happy life on planting day! William Glenn from Barton Springs Nursery steps us through ...
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Expert tips for planting roses in West Texas landscapes

This article was prepared with input from Frank Wells, a former Permian Basin Master Gardener and an expert rosarian. Frank retired from Master Gardeners and moved away to catch fish. We miss him and ...
I am now receiving many garden catalogues with beautiful images of flowers. One of my favorites are the roses. Of course roses are, to me, the flower for February with Valentine Day being right-dab in ...
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 ...
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 ...
Can You Plant & Grow Roses In the Fall? If you're a rose lover, then you'll be happy to know that the springtime isn't the only time of year you can grow your favorite flower. "Either spring or fall ...