Roses
A rose is just a rose, or is it? There are many rose varieties, and caring for roses depends on the type you have and climate you live in. So before you go planting a rose bush, keep in mind what variety you are growing. How to grow roses successfully will mean providing good rose care. We can help with that. In the following pages, you will find information not only on how to grow roses, but there are also many tips on caring for roses no matter what the variety—which will help avoid problems with roses (like pests and disease) later.
Roses
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Grow More Roses From Cuttings With This Easy Method For Foolproof Results
Learn the easiest method for propagating roses at home. Follow our step-by-step guide and you can "cut and forget" until new growth appears next spring.
By Melanie Griffiths
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How To Save A Rose: 8 Fixes For Failing Shrubs
Nurture your struggling rose plant and restore its vitality with these expert tips for solving common issues – from pests and diseases to lapses in care.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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6 Natural Black Spot Remedies For Roses
Nothing strikes fear in the heart of rose growers like the appearance of black spot. Prevention is better than cure, so employ these simple treatments to minimize infection.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Grow A Rose Plant Faster: Top Tips For Quick-Growing Blooms
Impatiently waiting for your precious roses to burst forth with color and lush fragrance? Follow our expert guide on how to grow a rose plant faster
By Tonya Barnett
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Grow Roses From Rose Hips: Discover A Great Way To Grow Endless Rose Plants
As well as adding color and interest to rose bushes after flowering, hips offer untapped potential for future plants! Find out how to grow roses from rose hips
By Tonya Barnett
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6 Rose Deadheading Mistakes To Avoid If You Want Blooms All Summer Long
Deadheading roses is key to maximizing their flowering period. However, these common errors will nip plants' blooming potential in the bud.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Rose Leaves Turning Yellow? Here’s Why & How To Fix It
Rose leaves turning yellow is not uncommon, and it's often related to too much or not enough water. Insects and diseases can cause problems, too, but proper rose care is easy to learn.
By Stan V. Griep
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How To Care For A Rose In Winter For Big Blooms Next Year
A rose in winter needs attention so it can delight us with loads of perfect blooms in late spring and summer. Rose winter pruning is vital for a happier rose and an abundance of beautiful blooms.
By Stan V. Griep
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8 Things Rose Experts Always Do To Grow The Best Flowers
Rose care starts in late winter with pruning, planning, and soil improving. Follow these rosarian-approved tips for healthier plants and maximum blooms.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Romantic Rose Varieties To Make Your Heart Flutter: 8 Best Roses For Romance
Romantic rose varieties are plentiful – but if you are looking for a few of the ultimate selections for love, here are eight of the best rose cultivars you can try
By Tonya Barnett
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Grow More Roses For Free: Propagate Roses From Cuttings
As long as the breed isn’t patented and you have sharp shears, it’s easier than you think to propagate roses from cuttings. Here’s how to rejuvenate your precious rose bushes
By Tonya Barnett
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8 Unique Roses To Grow For A One Of A Kind Garden
If you’re a lover of roses, here are 8 unusual varieties to consider adding to your collection.
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Choose The Best Location To Grow Roses In Your Yard
There are some things a beginning rose gardener can do that will make it very easy to be successful. One of those things is choosing where to plant your rose bush. This article will help with that.
By Stan V. Griep
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Rose Deadheading - How To Deadhead A Rose Plant
Do you find the idea of wanting to deadhead roses intimidating? "Deadheading" roses is the removal of the old blooms from our roses. Learn more about that in this article.
By Stan V. Griep
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Black Spot On Rose Bushes - How To Get Rid Of Black Spot Roses
A common rose disease known as Black Spot is a fungal disease forms black spots all over the foliage. Read this article and look at how to get rid of black spot on roses with proper rose black spot treatments.
By Stan V. Griep
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Identifying And Treating Rose Mosaic Disease
Rose mosaic virus can wreak havoc on the leaves of a rose bush. This mysterious disease typically attacks grafted roses, but in rare cases can affect ungrafted roses. Read here to learn more.
By Stan V. Griep
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How To Transplant A Rose Bush
Transplanting roses really is not much different than planting one from your local garden center. To make the task easier for you, this article contains instructions on how to transplant roses.
By Stan V. Griep