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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How To Make Rose Petal Tea And Rose Petal Ice CubesA soothing cup of rose petal tea sounds pretty good to break up a stress-filled day to me. To help you enjoy this simple pleasure from everyday life, here is a recipe for making rose petal tea.
By Stan V. Griep
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Information On The Spacing Of Roses In The GardenOvercrowding of rose bushes can lead to major problems with various diseases, fungi, and others. Keeping our rose bushes spaced well can alleviate this problem. Read here for info on spacing roses.
By Stan V. Griep
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Learn About Floribunda And Polyantha RosesIn this article, we will take a look at two classifications of roses, the Floribunda rose and the Polyantha rose. You will learn how to distinguish between them and their care. Click here to learn more.
By Stan V. Griep
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No Blooms On Roses - Why A Rose Does Not BloomWhen a rose is not blooming, this can be frustrating for a gardener. There are actually several reasons why a rose bush may not bloom. Read this article to learn more about why a rose may not bloom.
By Stan V. Griep
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Learn More About Roses And Fullness Of BloomIn this article, we will take a look at the fullness of blooms when it comes to rose bushes. One attribute of roses that is often not thought about is how big or full a rose blossom will be. Click here for more.
By Stan V. Griep
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Tips For Rose Midge ControlIn this article, we will take a look at rose midges. This pest loves to attack the new rose buds or new growth where the buds would normally form. Find out how to get rid of rose midges here.
By Stan V. Griep
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Learn More About Rose Spot AnthracnoseSpot Anthracnose is a disease caused by a fungus that infects some rose bushes. To learn more about this disease and what can be done about, refer to this article.
By Stan V. Griep
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Thornless Roses: Learn About Smooth Touch RosesRoses are beautiful, but almost every rose owner has gotten their skin pricked by a rose's notorious thorns. However, rose breeders created the thornless Smooth Touch rose. Read here for more info.
By Stan V. Griep
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What Is An Osiria Rose: Tips For Gardening With Osiria RosesOn the internet there are gorgeous photos of rose blooms, some colored like the rainbow! Be careful when adding these to your gardens though. What you get may not be anything like the photos, such as the Osiria hybrid tea rose. Click here to learn more.
By Stan V. Griep
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Information On Iceberg Roses: What Is An Iceberg Rose?Iceberg roses have become a very popular rose among rose lovers due to their winter hardiness and ease of care. Read here to learn about Iceberg roses and enjoy their eye-catching beauty in the garden.
By Stan V. Griep
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Black & Blue Roses - The Myth Of The Blue Rose Bush And The Black Rose BushThis article is about the black and blue bloom colors of roses. So, do black roses exist? How about blue roses? Read the following article to find out more about these unusual rose colors.
By Stan V. Griep
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Learn More About Long Stem RosesWhen most of the general public thinks of roses, the Hybrid Tea Florists roses, also known as long-stemmed roses, are what first come to mind. Read this article to learn more about the long-stemmed rose bush.
By Stan V. Griep
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Botrytis Control On RosesBotrytis blight fungus can reduce a blooming rose bush to a mass of dry, brown, dead flowers. But botrytis blight in roses can be treated. To learn how to treat this rose problem, read the following article.
By Stan V. Griep
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The Most Beautiful Roses - Beautiful Romantic RosesLearn more here about the most beautiful roses available and assist gardeners and florists in choosing those best for their intended use.
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Dry Roses - Ways To Preserve Dried RosesSymbolic of love and caring, it is understandable that many want to preserve roses as a treasured keepsake.
By Tonya Barnett
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What Is A Tuscan Sun Rose – Tips On Tuscan Sun Rose Bush CareChoosing strong, robust varieties of roses is crucial to the success of rose plantings. Learn about one good option: the Tuscan Sun rose.
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Press Roses Flat - Preserving Pressed RosesAlthough it’s tricky, pressing roses is possible and always worth the extra effort. Read on to learn more.
By Mary H. Dyer

