Rose Gardening 101

Winter is a time of rest and purification for your rose garden, but it can be a time of disaster as well if you fail to take the proper precautions.
While “old garden roses” and own-root species are generally hardy enough to make it through the winter unscathed, the more fragile varieties, such as hybrid teas [...]

End of Season Rose Gardening
The months of November and December can be an awkward time for many rosarians. While the growing season is coming to an end, the winter hibernation season has not yet begun.  Some of us just don’t know what to do with ourselves or our rose bushes during this period of time.
Because [...]

Beware the dog days of summer!
Heat is one of the worst enemies that roses face, and the months of July and August can be scorchers. Not only are your roses at risk of heat damage, but the accompanying humidity breeds insects and fungal diseases.
Here’s a look at what we can do to keep our roses [...]

By now you have already been captivated by the first blooms of late April and you’re filled with anticipation over the wave of blooms which are yet to come. This is the beginning of the season that we wait for!
Begin your deep watering program
In early May, heavy rains could still be left over from April. [...]

If you live in an area where you can start seeing the promise of spring in late March or early April, then you’re an “early spring” rose gardener. However, if you live where March and April bring the season’s best skiing, then just keep waiting out old man winter until your turn at spring arrives [...]