Roses are a classic addition to any garden, but they have a reputation for being somewhat fussy to care for. In recent years, some easy care rose varieties, like the long-blooming Knockout roses, and ...

Experts highly recommend mulching roses for winter. Mulch around the base insulates roots from damaging freeze-thaw cycles. Cold areas need extra soil and mulch, while warmer areas require only a thin ...

It’s been a tough year for roses. The cold snap in late fall hit before the plants had a chance to go dormant. The subzero cold in January with no snow cover was another punch to the plants. Then it ...

Fertilising roses in autumn can create new growth, but gardeners will discover they will die from frost and make the plant more vulnerable. In autumn, roses start to go dormant to help prepare for ...

Roses require more than just a splash of water when temperatures soar; it's crucial to get them ready in June for a blooming summer. As the heat intensifies, roses can quickly lose moisture through ...

Winter can be tough on rose plants, and this is especially true when the temperatures are extremely low and the winds are ...

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Yard waste can make good mulch for roses.Mulching roses provides many benefits for the plant. Using organic mulch not only offers protection for roots and keeps the soil moist, but also releases ...

Roses require more attention than just watering when temperatures soar, so June is the crucial time to prep your flowers if you're looking for a summer bloom. As weather warms up, roses quickly lose ...