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.
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What to Do With Roses in June – 5 Quick Ways to Grow Sensational Summer Blooms that Last for Even LongerWhether your roses are just hitting their stride or mid-flourish, these tips will help ensure you get the loveliest blooms all summer and set plants up for continued vitality.
By Susan Albert
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5 Best Roses for Cutting Gardens – for Long-Lasting Blooms That Look Equally Beautiful in Bouquets and Garden BedsLong stems, cut blooms that last for weeks in a vase, and intoxicating fragrance... You can't beat these five gorgeous types of roses for cutting gardens.
By Teo Spengler
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My Easy Homemade Rose Fertilizer Recipe Ensures Huge Blooms for Years to Come – Plus, You Probably Have What You Need to Make ItThis simple homemade rose fertilizer is my secret to successful blooms that return year after year. And you only need a few common household items to make it.
By Tyler Schuster
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What to Do With Roses in May – 6 Essential Tasks for a Spectacular Display of Blooms That Keep Coming All SummerA few well-timed May jobs can transform your roses – encouraging repeat flowering, stronger growth, and healthier plants through the summer months.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Is Your Yard Too Small? These 6 Powerhouse Roses Only Need 2 Feet to ThriveDon't let a small yard stop you. These six mini rose varieties are perfect for pots and patios.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Meet Your Perfect Rose to Plant Now, With a Scent to Match Your Favorite Perfume & Fill Your Garden With a Fragrance You AdoreRoses have all sorts of different scents from sweet honey to spicy cloves, with fruity as well as floral notes, so use your favorite perfume to guide you to the exact right variety that will fragrance your backyard with an aroma you love.
By Emma Kendell
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Do This to Roses in April for Your Biggest Blooms Yet: This Spring Wake-Up Will Kick Them into GearApril is when most roses leave their winter dormancy phase, so it's the perfect time to give them some extra attention. Here's exactly what you should be doing.
By Teo Spengler
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What to Do With Roses in March for Brighter Blooms This Summer – No Matter Your ZonePSA for gardeners everywhere: March is the wake-up call for roses.
By Kayleigh Dray
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My Secret to Glorious Summer Roses Starts in Winter – I Get my Garden Birds to Do the Pest ControlProtect your precious roses from aphids, scale insects, sawflies and other garden pests with this ridiculously easy but effective late-winter hack.
By Emma Kendell
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Discover Your Birth Month Rose – and the Beautiful Meaning Behind Each OneBold rambling rose? Generous golden bloomer? Here’s the rose that matches your birth month (and why it suits your personality best).
By Kayleigh Dray
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The Simple Product I’m Using to Winterize My Roses Before the Big Freeze (Because Martha Stewart Says So) – It’s On Sale Now!Martha Stewart and rosarians are in agreement; this is the best way to prep your roses for winter.
By Kayleigh Dray
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If You Want Beautiful Roses Next Summer, Do These 3 Things This NovemberRoses might be synonymous with summer, but any good gardener will tell you that the hard work happens over the winter months…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Pamela Anderson's DIY Beauty Secret is this Stunning Rose – and November is the Perfect Time to Plant ItIt seems Pamela Anderson’s favorite rose is as much a beauty cupboard staple as it is the shining star of her garden…
By Kayleigh Dray
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This is How Much You Should Cut Your Roses Back in the Fall (and Exactly When to Do it)Timing is everything when pruning roses if you want those magnificent blooms next summer…
By Kayleigh Dray
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This Unexpected Kitchen Staple Helps Protect Your Roses – But Only If You Use it the Right WayWant your roses to bloom bigger and brighter next year? Coffee grounds could be the answer...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Love the Look of Roses, But Not the Hassle of Growing Them? Plant One of These 5 Flowers That Look Like Roses InsteadGreat looks and simple care! Plant these unique and gorgeous flowers that look like roses, but are so much easier to maintain.
By Teo Spengler
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Can Planting Salvia With Roses Prevent Black Spot? This Natural (and Beautiful) Trick Could Be the Secret to Healthier RosesBlack spot on roses is a common problem, but there's a surprising cure for this issue: underplanting with salvia. Let's take a look at how it works.
By Tyler Schuster

