In this video we start in the late winter and begin by preparing our roses. I show the easiest to follow pruning techniques ...

Clear plastic shoeboxes make for suitable rooting cases. Learn how to grow a rose from a cutting and a slip using the hardwood or softwood propagation technique. Roses are surprisingly easy to root. I ...

There are many ways to propagate roses, from taking cuttings to layering and grafting, or even growing from seed. There is no definitive method – each has its pros and cons. Try the different options ...

Rooting cuttings is a time-honored technique. Starting roses from cuttings can be an easy and low-cost solution to get more plants in your garden. Learn how to root roses and consider checking the ...

Baldo Villegas grows close to 3,500 rose bushes in his Orangevale garden. Now is the time to get planting if you want to add roses to your garden collection. Paul Kitagaki Jr. [email protected] ...

From letting them ramble over trellises to making them the focal point of a cottage garden, landscaping with roses is a wonderful way to add beautiful color and fragrance to your backyard. Everyone ...

The snow that slowly melted was great for landscapes! Inches of snow do not equal the same number of inches in rainfall, but enough snow fell to provide a good dose of water for plant roots. And it ...

There's a wonderful British TV show on DVD, "Rosemary & Thyme," that marries mysteries with gardening. In each episode the garden-sleuths solve crimes while also resolving dilemmas in some of the U.K.

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 ...

Roses are the flowers of romance, and can grow well in Iowa with relatively little maintenance. Learn which roses are hardy and disease resistant for your Iowa garden. Roses have been loved by many ...