Roses
A rose is just a rose, or is it? There are many rose varieties, and caring for roses depends on the type you have and climate you live in. So before you go planting a rose bush, keep in mind what variety you are growing. How to grow roses successfully will mean providing good rose care. We can help with that. In the following pages, you will find information not only on how to grow roses, but there are also many tips on caring for roses no matter what the variety—which will help avoid problems with roses (like pests and disease) later.
Roses
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Aphids On Roses: Controlling Aphids On Roses
Aphids like to visit our plants and rose bushes every year and can form a major attack on them fairly quickly. Controlling aphids on roses is well worth the effort to keep beautiful roses. Learn more here.
By Stan V. Griep
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Pink Rose Varieties: Choosing And Planting Roses That Are Pink
Roses are available in an incredible range of colors and, for many gardeners, pink rose varieties are at the top of the list. If you enjoy growing pink roses, click the following article for a sampling of pink rose types and varieties available.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Growing Roses Indoors: Can You Grow Roses As Houseplants
Did you know that you can keep roses as houseplants? Growing roses indoors is certainly possible if you can provide the right conditions for your plant. The most common type of rose that is grown indoors is the miniature rose. Learn how you can keep a rose indoors here.
By Raffaele Di Lallo
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Planting A Yellow Rose Bush – Popular Varieties Of Yellow Rose Bushes
Yellow roses can perk up a landscape and bring a little sunshine indoors. They symbolize joy, friendship, and the warmth of sunshine. If you want that cheerful feeling that comes from yellow roses, there are many varieties you can try. Learn more in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Rose Water Propagation: Learn About Rooting Roses In Water
There are many ways to propagate your favorite roses, but rooting roses in water is one of the easiest. Unlike certain other methods, propagating roses in water will result in a plant very much like the parent plant. Learn how to root rose cuttings in water here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Lady Banks Rose Growing: How To Plant A Lady Banks Rose
Who would have thought that in 1855 a homesick bride would plant what is now the largest rose bush in the world? Located in Tombstone, Arizona, a double-white Lady Banks climbing rose covers 8,000 square feet! Click here for Lady Banks rose growing info.
By Laura Miller
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Red Rose Varieties – Choosing Red Roses For The Garden
Red roses have an undeniable and classic beauty. What better way to symbolize love than with a red rose? Plus, they make great additions to any garden. There are many different types of red roses. Click the following article to learn about some red rose bush varieties.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Growing White Roses: Choosing White Rose Varieties For The Garden
White roses are symbol of purity and innocence. When it comes to white rose varieties, there is really only one true type, the old ‘albas.’ All other white rose cultivars are actually variations of cream. Click the following article to learn more about white rose varieties.
By Amy Grant
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Cutting Roses For Bouquets – How To Make A Rose Bouquet
Knowing how to make a rose bouquet is a great skill to have. If you grow roses in your garden, you can make some very nice arrangements, saving money on store-bought flowers. Rose bouquets are pretty and make lovely gifts. Click here for some tips on arranging roses.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Mason Jar Greenhouse: How To Root A Rose Cutting Under A Jar
Growing a rose from cuttings is a traditional, age-old method of rose propagation. Propagating a rose cutting under a jar isn’t completely foolproof, but it’s one of the easiest, most effective ways of growing a rose from cuttings. Click this article to learn more.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Cause Roses: Plant A Rosebush, Support A Cause
Have you ever heard of the Roses for a Cause program? If you buy one of the rosebushes listed in the program, a percentage of the money goes to help a specified cause. Click here to fine out more.
By Stan V. Griep
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Selecting Roses For Hedges: How To Grow Hedge Roses
Growing hedge roses provides just the right amount of screening with ease of care beauty. Some tips on how to grow hedge roses will help you enjoy this low maintenance, yet spectacular plant. This article will help get you started.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Can You Move Wild Rose Bushes: Learn About Transplanting Wild Roses
Can you move wild rose bushes? It’s perfectly okay to transplant a wild rose as long as it is growing on your own property. But in order to make sure the plant survives, read up on some wild rose transplant tips. This article will help get you started.
By Teo Spengler
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What Is Rose Balling: Reasons For Rosebuds Dying Before Opening
Are your rosebuds dying before opening? If your rosebuds won't open into beautiful flowers, then they are likely suffering from a condition known as rose flower balling. Click here to learn more about what causes this and how to fix the problem.
By Stan V. Griep
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Planting Rose Bushes - Step By Step Instructions To Plant A Rose Bush
Planting roses is a fun and enjoyable way to add beauty to your garden. While planting roses may seem intimidating for the beginning gardener, in fact, the process is very easy. Click here to learn more.
By Stan V. Griep
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Rose Soil Preparation: Tips For Building Rose Garden Soil
When one brings up the topic of soil for roses, there are some definite concerns with the makeup of the soil that make them their best for growing rose bushes. Find out more in this article.
By Stan V. Griep
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Getting Rid Of Spider Mites On Roses
Spider mites can be tough customer pests to deal with in the rose bed or garden. This article will help with tips on how to control spider mites on roses to make this ordeal a bit easier.
By Stan V. Griep