The rose is one of the oldest flowers in cultivation and is still considered one of the most popular garden flowers today. The flower is so popular that in 1986, Congress named the rose our national ...

Learning how to grow roses is a rewarding experience for gardeners of all levels. Roses are admired for their beauty, ...

Gorgeous, fragrant roses are highly desirable and a favorite among gardeners. Although healthy rose bushes can provide beautiful blooms for years, they are often challenging to grow. The trick to ...

Roses need at least six hours of direct sunlight daily, ideally morning sun. Some shade is beneficial if it's extremely hot. Roses thrive in soil that drains well and has a loamy texture. Avoid ...

This article was prepared with input from Frank Wells, a former Permian Basin Master Gardener and an expert rosarian. Frank retired from Master Gardeners and moved away to catch fish. We miss him and ...

Start your new rose off right with soil prep, planting, and fertilizing tips. Get your new rose off to a long happy life on planting day! William Glenn from Barton Springs Nursery steps us through ...

I am now receiving many garden catalogues with beautiful images of flowers. One of my favorites are the roses. Of course roses are, to me, the flower for February with Valentine Day being right-dab in ...

Q: I want to plant roses to grow rose hips. I've heard that they're a good source of vitamin C. Are there varieties that make better rose hips? Is there a good time of year to plant roses? A: A rose ...

An age-old question circles the gardening world each year: Can you plant new roses in an old rose bed? If you’re learning how to plant roses, you might have come across the term ‘replant disease’ — it ...

The last week of June is the time to set your flowers up for continued color by fertilizing and remembering to dead head and pinch back annuals such as petunias, geraniums and marigolds. A good rule ...