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 ...

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 ...

For all their beauty, roses do present gardeners with quite a few problems. One such issue is rose suckers. These are rogue stems growing from the plant’s rootstock that can rob your rose of health ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Gracie Poulson, Co-Founder of Santa Barbara based Grace Rose Farm and author of "Garden Roses: The Complete Guide to Growing and Arranging Spectacular Blooms" stopped by The ...

Roses need more water than most flowering plants in the garden. However, how much water and when to water them can depend on the variety. Heat waves, droughts, and warmer climates mean more watering.

ROSES ON THEIR OWN: Although roses may continue to grow and black spot disease can occur during the winter, it does not hurt the rose bushes enough to merit continued spraying. If you regularly spray ...

NORFOLK, Va. — There's a reason why today, when people think of gardening, roses are the first flowers to come to mind. They've got wide, bright flowers that come in all sorts of colors, they have a ...

In the fall, clean up roses, add mulch around the plants, and water during especially long dry spells. Do not deadhead, fertilize, or prune roses unless for overwintering prep. To overwinter roses, ...

METEOROLOGY AVA MARIE HERE AT VALLEY VIEW FARMS HERE WITH KERRY ENGEL. GOOD MORNING. HEY, WE’RE SMELLING THE ROSE. I KNOW IT’S A GREAT. YEAH, I LOVE ALL THE COLORS. THEY’RE SO PRETTY. I EVEN PICKED ...

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 ...

Roses are a favourite among flower fans, they can fit all occasions and come in various different colours. They not only look beautiful, but smell amazing too and will liven up any living room or make ...

Prune rose of Sharon in late winter or early spring—this avoids disease and protects summer blooms. Pruning shapes the plant, improves airflow, and can rejuvenate older bushes if cut back heavily.