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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Iron Deficiency Of Roses: Iron Deficiency Symptoms In Rose Bushes
Rose bushes need some iron in their diet to help them remain in good health. This is just one of the keys to good nutrient balance to be stronger and more resistant to disease attacks. Take a look at iron deficiency of roses in this article.
By Stan V. Griep
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Rooting Rose Cuttings: Can You Grow Rose Cuttings In A Potato
Propagating or rooting rose cuttings to make more of the rosebushes we love using potatoes took to the internet a while back. I personally have never tried using potatoes but may well do so at some point. Learn more about this technique here.
By Stan V. Griep
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What Is A Wingthorn Rose Plant: Care Of Wingthorn Rose Bushes
When I hear of Wingthorn roses, a picture of a classic castle in England comes to mind. However, the Wingthorn rose is an unusual species from China. Read the article that follows to learn more about this rose.
By Stan V. Griep
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Rose Chafer Facts: Treating Rose Chafers On Garden Roses
The rose chafer and the Japanese beetle are both true villains of the rose bed. Both appear to have the same habits and life cycles and attack plants and blooms without mercy. Read here for more rose chafer facts and control info.
By Stan V. Griep
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Rose Stem Girdlers - Tips For Controlling Rose Cane Borers
While doing what they need to do to survive, boring into our rose canes, this action causes harm, and sometimes death, to our rose bushes. Read here to learn more about these rose stem girdlers.
By Stan V. Griep
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What To Do With Rose Hips: How To Harvest Rose Hips For A Tasty Treat
Once the petals fall from roses, the flower leaves behind the hips. There are plenty of nutritional rose hips, and they're tasty too.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Rose Hip Information – Learn When And How To Harvest Rose Hips
What are rose hips and what can rose hips be used for? Check out this article for rose hip information and learn how to harvest rose hips so you can take advantage of all they have to offer. Click here for more information.
By Stan V. Griep
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Aphids On Roses: Controlling Aphids On Roses
Aphids like to visit our plants and rose bushes every year and can form a major attack on them fairly quickly. Controlling aphids on roses is well worth the effort to keep beautiful roses. Learn more here.
By Stan V. Griep
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Growing Roses Indoors: Can You Grow Roses As Houseplants
Did you know that you can keep roses as houseplants? Growing roses indoors is certainly possible if you can provide the right conditions for your plant. The most common type of rose that is grown indoors is the miniature rose. Learn how you can keep a rose indoors here.
By Raffaele Di Lallo
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Planting A Yellow Rose Bush – Popular Varieties Of Yellow Rose Bushes
Yellow roses can perk up a landscape and bring a little sunshine indoors. They symbolize joy, friendship, and the warmth of sunshine. If you want that cheerful feeling that comes from yellow roses, there are many varieties you can try. Learn more in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Rose Water Propagation: Learn About Rooting Roses In Water
There are many ways to propagate your favorite roses, but rooting roses in water is one of the easiest. Unlike certain other methods, propagating roses in water will result in a plant very much like the parent plant. Learn how to root rose cuttings in water here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Lady Banks Rose Growing: How To Plant A Lady Banks Rose
Who would have thought that in 1855 a homesick bride would plant what is now the largest rose bush in the world? Located in Tombstone, Arizona, a double-white Lady Banks climbing rose covers 8,000 square feet! Click here for Lady Banks rose growing info.
By Laura Miller
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Red Rose Varieties – Choosing Red Roses For The Garden
Red roses have an undeniable and classic beauty. What better way to symbolize love than with a red rose? Plus, they make great additions to any garden. There are many different types of red roses. Click the following article to learn about some red rose bush varieties.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Growing White Roses: Choosing White Rose Varieties For The Garden
White roses are symbol of purity and innocence. When it comes to white rose varieties, there is really only one true type, the old ‘albas.’ All other white rose cultivars are actually variations of cream. Click the following article to learn more about white rose varieties.
By Amy Grant
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Brown Edges On Roses: How To Treat Brown Edges On Rose Leaves
"My rose leaves are turning brown on edges. Why?" This is a commonly asked question. Brown edges on roses can be caused by many things. Take a look at these in this article so you can find treat them.
By Stan V. Griep
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Cutting Roses For Bouquets – How To Make A Rose Bouquet
Knowing how to make a rose bouquet is a great skill to have. If you grow roses in your garden, you can make some very nice arrangements, saving money on store-bought flowers. Rose bouquets are pretty and make lovely gifts. Click here for some tips on arranging roses.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Mason Jar Greenhouse: How To Root A Rose Cutting Under A Jar
Growing a rose from cuttings is a traditional, age-old method of rose propagation. Propagating a rose cutting under a jar isn’t completely foolproof, but it’s one of the easiest, most effective ways of growing a rose from cuttings. Click this article to learn more.
By Mary H. Dyer