There really is nothing quite like the scent of roses drifting through the air on a warm summer's day, especially when it's coming from your own garden. So if you're tempted to add more roses to your ...

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 ...

“If you don’t know where you are going, you are going to end up somewhere else.” This sage adage, credited to Yogi Berra, pinpoints the importance of planning. If you are a novice gardener and you ...

Planting bare-root roses in autumn is the secret to beautiful blooms next year. An easy (and cheaper) alternative to potted roses, bare-root roses tend to establish more quickly in the garden, often ...

It seems obvious that the best time to plant new roses is in October when the roses are at their best. Not so, says rose grower Ludwig Taschner. His advice is to plant in May and June, even July, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Planting bare-root roses in autumn is the secret to beautiful blooms next year. An easy (and cheaper) ...