Finding the best shrub roses takes a bit of research. A cross between certain species of roses and modern bush varieties, shrub roses are hardier and larger than traditional bush roses. Most of them ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Pruning serves a greater purpose than just shaping or tidying up your rose bush. It is important for ...

Roses need lots of water to thrive, so more water can result in more blooms. Pruning and deadheading spent flowers will direct the plant's attention to flowering more. Feeding the roses plenty of ...

Heavier pruning of roses is usually done in late winter or early spring, when the plant is dormant. However, lightly pruning roses in summer is also beneficial to help manage disease, encourage more ...

People love roses, and roses are among the more commonly planted landscape shrubs. Proper care is important as roses go through the hottest and most stressful time of the year. Even with good care, ...

Roses will start to slow down as autumn approaches, but there is one quick task you can do to encourage them to keep blooming ...

Summertime is high season for Seattle’s rose growers and lovers. They’re a passionate bunch. John Harmeling is one of the best-known among them. He’s a consulting rosarian, a rose whisperer of sorts.

When Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans nearly 20 years ago, wrecking neighborhoods and leaving debris littered across the city, one plant stood tall amid the chaos: the Peggy Martin rose. The ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Mastering the art of pruning your rose bushes doesn't have to be an intimidating task. With the right ...