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.

Close-up of pink roses on a bush - Norman Posselt/Getty Images Roses have a reputation for being difficult plants to grow, requiring clever tricks to thrive in gardens. It's true that they're prone to ...

Leonardo da Vinci famously mused in the fifteenth century that “we know more about the movement of celestial bodies than about the soil underfoot.” Just as mind-boggling, the U.S. Forest Service tells ...

With their timeless beauty and grace, roses are often considered jewels of the garden. They also have the reputation for being persnickety plants that are high-maintenance and heavily dependent on ...

Fertilize roses starting in early to mid‑spring, once frost danger has passed and growth reaches ~6 inches. Continue feeding throughout the growing season—after each bloom cycle—with gradually reduced ...

If you haven't tried growing climbing roses in your garden, then you are missing out on some of the most beautiful, versatile plants and design features. Whether arching over a gate or arbor, or ...

It’s that time: Buy fertilizer. Apply it per package directions. Water deeply. That is that. Simple and easy. But “simple and easy” isn’t always the case when it comes to fertilizing decisions and ...

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 ...

When shopping for roses, look for varieties that are well suited to your garden’s microclimate and ones that have proven to resist disease. (Photo by Nanette Londeree) Let parts of your garden grow a ...