It’s always a good idea to make sure you have the right place to plant a rose. There are many types and varieties to choose from and some will prefer slightly different conditions than others but on the whole roses prefer good light, with lots of sunshine shelter from winds, space betwe...
These flowers, while they do require some special care and maintenance, aren’t as difficult to grow as many might think. With a bit of forethought and attention to detail, just about anyone can grow and maintain a healthy rose garden. In this article, we’ll talk about some considerations...
Learning how to grow and care for roses (Rosa spp.) properly results in beautiful fragrant blooms that light up yourflower garden. If you're under the impression that roses are hard to grow, the good news is that it may not be the case, depending on the type of roses you grow...
Full sun to partial shade Bloom Time: Late spring to fall Color: Rose-colored flowers, green foliage The ‘Bumble’ series comes in colors of light purple, blue and rose. This compact grower is an early bloomer and can be used as edging along pathways and borders, or as a filler plant...
so itneeds more carewhen dividing its roots. After the plant has died back, carefully dig out the bulbs, and use a sharp knife to cut the bulbs apart, making sure each section has a few growing "eyes." Replant the bulb sections in a new garden bed at the same depth as they had ...
For the Love of Orchids How to Grow Roses: The Complete Rose Flower Guide Planting We’ve all seen orchids at supermarkets and home stores and wondered if they’re a wise purchase. “Absolutely,” says Marc Hachadourian, Curator of Glasshouse Collections for the New York Botanical Garden. “...
Photo by: Garden World Images Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo 'MYSTERY' Zones: 8-11 Habit: Upright bushy habit Size: 6 to 8 feet tall and wide Bloom time: Late spring to fall In addition to its alluring name, ‘Mystery’ is noted for its enormous double white roselike flowers, which span 4...
On-going Care for Perennial Flowers There are some other tasks needed to maintain perennial flowers in the garden. Leave healthy perennials tostand for winter. This increases the plant’s hardiness while providing homes for many beneficial insects, food for songbirds, and winter interest in the la...
Pruning roses in the fall should be done lightly and only as necessary to help them see their way through the winter disease-free and without damage. In warm and temperate climates, fall pruning is minimal. In cold and freezing climes, fall pruning is mo
This calls for transplanting the rose to a sunnier and more spacious area in the garden. Since rose bushes are sensitive plants and prone to transplant shock, you’ll need to time this delicate process right and handle it with extra care and caution. ...