Deadheading<\/h3>

The climbing rose Colonial White in full bloom along a porch roof. Deadheading should be the simple process of removing old blooms from your roses to encourage new ones. Yet, even this has become far more complicated than it should.\u00a0 You've likely read the rules.\u00a0 Deadhead down to a five leaflet leaf set, on an...<\/div>

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Disease<\/h3>

Garden Roses can add grace to any kind of building! I realize we\u2019re about to wade into a minefield here. \u00a0There are many different opinions about spraying for disease, and we\u2019re not going to say this one is better than that one. \u00a0We are just going to tell you what works for us with Garden...<\/div>

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Feeding<\/h3>

A great way to hide a lampost! There is a ton of information out there on feeding roses.\u00a0\u00a0 Most of it quite complicated and involves using all kinds of different products on a military like time timetable. They are fine if you exhibit roses, grow them for the florist industry or just enjoy doing it.\u00a0...<\/div>

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Mulching<\/h3>

The garden at Peter Beales Roses in the UK Never under estimate the importance of mulch when it comes to plants. Mulch helps keep the soil moist, loose and at an even temperature for your plants root zone. Additionally it can provide some winter protection.\u00a0 A good layer of mulch is vital to growing good...<\/div>

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What Is A “Sucker”?<\/h3>

[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text] Dr Huey. The most widely used understock in the United States and can take over a garden You hear the term \u201csucker\u201d a lot when it comes to roses but many people are not really sure what it actually means. So with the spring bloom coming on I thought I\u2019d take a moment...<\/div>

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Own Root Roses’ First Season<\/h3>

R. Californica Plena You've purchased our first own-root rose in a band or pot, planted it and it's doing well.\u00a0 Of course, you want to make sure it continues to do well and we've put together a video for you with tips on getting your rose through it's first season. You will learn a few...<\/div>

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Watering<\/h3>

Weeping Standards add height and stunning focal point to any garden A page devoted to watering your roses seems a little silly, right?\u00a0 After all roses need water like any other plant so just give them water. Not so fast. Of course roses need water, but how you water them can make quite a difference...<\/div>

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Grooming A Rose During The Growing Season.<\/h3>

Town Place - Private Garden There seems to be this general rule that you can't trim roses during the year. \u00a0This is supposedly saved\u00a0only\u00a0for \"pruning time\". \u00a0Not true, really. Roses, like all plants, can be trimmed all season long to keep them from getting overgrown and messy. \u00a0In fact, doing so keeps new growth coming...<\/div>

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Attracting Beneficial Insects<\/h3>

Attracting beneficial insects to your garden is very important. They will help keep any pest issues under control without the use of insecticides. But, more important than attracting them is keeping them! Three things are the key to attracting them. Food, shelter and water. This video explains why and how to establish your garden as...<\/div>

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Designing Gardens Around Roses<\/h3>

To me roses are best used in a garden setting with other perennials, shrubs and annuals. This section contains some tips on doing just that.<\/div>

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When to Cut Back Perennials<\/h3>

I always tell everyone to not cut back perennials until late winter or early spring. The reason is because a lot of benefiical insects overwinter in the rough foliage. Cut all that back in fall and you throw away them along with the debris. But when should you cut them back? This short video will...<\/div>

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