Last week we discussed the different types of roses. This week we will discuss bare root roses, potted roses, and how to plant and care for a rose.

February and early March are the perfect times to plant bare-root roses, the kind that come without soil on their roots and are packed in plastic or cardboard containers. Here are some tips and rec… ...

A well-developed root system will lead to a healthier and more vigorous plant, so don’t buy roses sold at the big warehouse stores, where the roots are cut to fit tight containers.

Bare-root roses: Early spring is when it makes the most sense to add to your rose collection as rose plants still will be dormant and easy to transport and plant without soil around the roots.

February and early March are the perfect times to plant bare-root roses, the kind that come without soil on their roots and are packed in plastic or cardboard containers. Here are some tips and ...

“Container roses must adapt from being in a nursery pot where they are watered regularly to being planted in the ground and probably not getting such a steady water supply. Plus, bare root roses ...

In general, you will have a wider variety of hybrid roses to choose from when ordering bare-root plants from a catalog. The garden centers where I shop focus on hardy landscape roses.

Ciscoe shows us how to plant these beautiful alternatives, touching on the book Growing Roses in the Pacific Northwest to nurture your own roses in our tricky climate.

Recently I planted some bare root roses and I can't wait until summer when the plants will begin to flaunt their floral charms. I would hazard a guess that 90 percent of all roses sold to the general ...

Plus, bare root roses don’t have any leaves to support when first planted. This allows the plant to focus on root development first, then shoots, which is more leisurely for the plant,” he said.

A bare-root perennial is grown in a field and shipped to gardeners without soil or pots. They have healthy roots and buds and are cheaper than container-grown perennials.

Don’t rush bare-root roses: If you are tempted by mail-order bare-root roses, be prepared to fuss. Standard advice is to plant bare-root roses as soon as you get them in late winter or early spring.