Arguably, no other flower carries as much meaning and history as a rose, which makes them a popular choice for a gardener.

Caring for rose bushes doesn't have to be difficult. Learn about four varieties of disease-resistant, easy care roses you can plant at home. “Everybody’s trying to come out with disease-resistant ...

TURNS OUT that where roses are concerned, as with much of life, location matters most. That’s the key tip for inexperienced growers who come across a variety and fall in love. “You have to really make ...

“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.“ "Stop and smell the roses.” “Every rose has its thorn.” Perhaps no other ...

A clean, healthy stem cutting can form the basis of a brand new rosebush. Take the following steps to obtain a rose stem cutting. Look for a 4- to 6-inch piece of stem near the top of the plant (never ...

You cannot replant cuttings from roses that have been patented. Those include many of the new hybrid types. Start by cutting a 6-inch long stem that has three or four leaf clusters. You'll also want ...

When shopping for roses, look for varieties that are well suited to your garden’s microclimate and ones that have proven to resist disease. (Photo by Nanette Londeree) Let parts of your garden grow a ...

If you haven't tried growing climbing roses in your garden, then you are missing out on some of the most beautiful, versatile plants and design features. Whether arching over a gate or arbor, or ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Learning how to prune a rose bush can seem like a daunting landscaping chore, but with the right ...

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 ...

The idea of growing rose cuttings in potatoes has been around for a while now, cropping up on blog posts and social media as an easy and budget-friendly trick. Growing new rose bushes for free is ...

"The writings of several expert amateur rosarians which have appeared in the Garden magazine and Country life in America, have been drawn upon freely in the preparation of the text; notably articles ...