Primroses....Add a Little Color Where I Need It
By Paul2032 on April 7, 2015
This time of year I get hungry for a little spring color. Primroses are the ideal plant to fill this need.
Growing Roses in Colorado
By Skiekitty on February 10, 2013
Roses: Ah, the "Queen of Flowers," the most popular flower given to sweethearts on Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and even "oops, I messed up, honey, but here's a bouquet to make it better" day. You can grow roses!
A Minimalist Approach to Growing Roses
By Porkpal on February 15, 2013
I have found that the secret to growing roses, with very little time and effort devoted to the process, is to choose the right roses.
No-Fuss Roses for Cold Zones
By Cottage_Rose on February 10, 2013
After many years of growing mainly fussy and tender hybrid tea roses in rural zone 5, I became discouraged with their failure to do well beyond a season or two. Some seemed to never do well, no matter how well I cared for them. Some would just sit there and not grow or would quickly become naked and ugly from black spot. Reluctant to give up on growing my favorite flower, I did some online research and found information on hardy and easy-to-grow roses.
Hillfarm Journal: Hillfarm's Roses
By Kathleen on February 14, 2012
Part of the story of Hillfarm as we know it will always have to be the roses that we found here.
A Week of Celebrating Roses
By dave on April 25, 2015
It's Roses Celebration Week, a week we've been looking forward to all year! This week we'll encourage everyone to share their photos, comments and information about roses. Let's open the week with a look at the top cultivars, top comments, most thumbed images, and more!
Growing Roses in My Utah Garden
By Paul2032 on February 10, 2013
Roses are considered to be challenging by many gardeners, but here in Utah I have found their care to be quite easy. The rewards during bloom season far exceed the effort needed in order to have a lovely rose garden. A near perfect bloom brings me great pleasure.
The Top 25 Roses, Selected by ATP Members
By dave on February 1, 2014
You have surely wondered which of the thousands of rose cultivars are the most popular. Well, wonder no more! Here is the list of the 25 most popular roses grown by the members of All Things Plants.
Roses in a Cottage Garden
By Newyorkrita on February 12, 2013
I love my roses, but I have never cared for the look of any formal type of garden, not even rose gardens. Instead, I have planted my many roses informally in my garden, which is very much a cottage garden. Take a picture tour with me to see my roses.
David Austin's Roses
By porkpal on February 5, 2014
Although the rose societies group his roses with the shrubs, David Austin actually created an entirely new class of roses, which he named English Roses. He crossed old garden roses with modern cultivars to combine what he regarded as the best qualities of both. He wanted to combine the graceful form, charm, and fragrance of the old roses with the disease resistance, repeat bloom, and colors of the modern hybrid teas.
Roses and Clematises in a Small Natural Garden
By Jasmin on April 29, 2015
If you want your small city garden to evoke natural spaces and offer something to wildlife, a classic combination of roses and clematises is perfect for you.
Roses Rock with Epsom Salts
By Joannabanana on February 6, 2014
Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate, MgSO4, and should not be confused with common salt, sodium chloride NaCl. Magnesium and sulfur are both natural minerals that many plants need to thrive. I have used Epsom salts in my garden for years and am very pleased with the obvious results of increased plant vigor, more blooms, larger blooms, greener foliage, and overall better plant health. This is especially true of my roses.
Pedro Dot and the Pernetiana Roses
By zuzu on April 28, 2015
Pernetiana roses were in great demand in the first half of the 20th century, and although they have now been relegated to the hybrid tea class, many rosarians believe they should still be regarded as a class of their own.
Winterizing Roses in the Extremes
By Joannabanana on November 23, 2015
For a number of years I have been growing hybrid teas, floribundas, miniatures and of course hardy shrubs. Mid October to mid November is the time to put the roses to bed for the winter.
Book Review: "Roses Without Chemicals" by Peter Kukielski
By MargieNY on May 21, 2015
The front cover of this book offers the synopsis: "150 disease-free varieties that will change the way you grow roses." I purchased this book because I wanted to be sucessful growing roses without the use of chemicals.
Yes, You Can Have Roses and Be Lazy Too
By lovemyhouse on February 4, 2014
Want roses? Don't want to baby and coddle and cosset? You don't have to if you are willing to make an effort at first and have less than perfect forms later.
Making Your Own Standard Roses
By sunnyvalley on May 18, 2016
This last winter wasn’t as cold as most, at least not for us, but you may still have some roses that have not survived. Sometimes you only lose the grafted rose and come spring all you see are suckers from the rootstock. Depressing, but look on the bright side - those suckers are ideal for making your own standard roses!
Tips for Growing Beautiful Roses
By Paul2032 on February 3, 2014
If you are growing roses, you want to grow beautiful roses! While growing conditions differ across the country, and all of these suggestions may not work in some areas, I think many of these tips may be helpful in growing the beautiful blooms that we all covet.
Hip, Hip, Hooray for Hipped Roses!
By chelle on February 13, 2013
Roses that produce hips can be a highly beneficial and attractive addition to your garden.
Winter Planting Roses
By chelle on February 2, 2014
No matter which type of rose is your favorite, they're all woody plants. They prefer cool and consistently moist conditions, along with plenty of gentle sunlight to grow strong roots and stems at a moderate rate. If your springtime planting conditions cannot easily support this necessary growth, you might try planting fully dormant roses in winter.
