Rose Planting Techniques

Discovering the Beauty of Purple Roses: A Collector’s Guide

December 11, 2024 |

Discovering the Beauty of Purple and Blue Roses: A Collector’s Guide When it comes to roses, shades of purple and blue hold a special place in the hearts of gardeners and enthusiasts. These ethereal hues evoke elegance, mystery, and serenity, transforming any garden into a dreamlike haven. Here’s a closer...

Mastering the Art of Pruning Climbing Roses

December 10, 2024 |

Mastering the Art of Pruning Climbing Roses Climbing roses are truly a marvel in the garden, with their vigorous growth and potential to transform walls, arches, and trellises into breathtaking floral displays. But here’s the thing—pruning them isn’t about strict rules or standard tree shapes. It’s about sculpting them into...

Understanding Rose Thorns: How to Stay Safe While Enjoying Your Garden

December 09, 2024 |

Understanding Rose Thorns: How to Stay Safe While Enjoying Your Garden As a passionate rose enthusiast and gardening expert, I often get questions about rose thorns—specifically, whether they are toxic and how to handle them safely. While rose thorns themselves do not produce toxins, they can cause discomfort if they...

White Mold Disease in Roses: Understanding and Managing Sclerotinia

December 08, 2024 |

White Mold Disease in Roses: Understanding and Managing Sclerotinia As a passionate plant enthusiast and rose lover, I’ve always found joy in growing different varieties of roses in my garden. However, there’s one issue I’ve encountered that continues to frustrate many gardeners, including myself—Sclerotinia, or white mold disease. This fungal...

Exploring the World’s Leading Rose Breeding Companies: A Guide for Rose Enthusiasts

December 06, 2024 |

Exploring the World’s Leading Rose Breeding Companies: A Guide for Rose Enthusiasts As a passionate rose grower and enthusiast, I’m always keen to explore the best options for acquiring and cultivating the most beautiful rose varieties. Whether you’re looking to start a new collection or enhance your existing garden, understanding...

How to Plant Bare-Root Roses: A Step-by-Step Guide by Rose_Explosion

December 05, 2024 |

How to Plant Bare-Root Roses: A Step-by-Step Guide by Rose_Explosion One of the most common questions gardeners ask is, "When is the best time to plant roses?" The good news is that roses can be planted at any time of the year, except during extreme weather conditions like frozen ground,...

Understanding and Preventing Stem Canker in Roses

December 04, 2024 |

Understanding and Preventing Stem Canker in Roses Stem canker is one of the most common fungal diseases that can affect roses, and it can cause significant damage if not managed properly. If you notice dry, shriveled canes that spread quickly across your rose plant, it’s likely a sign of stem...

Choosing the Right Rose Rootstocks for Central Florida

December 03, 2024 |

Choosing the Right Rose Rootstocks for Central Florida This article explores the general aspects of three common rose rootstocks used in Central Florida, not from a scientific standpoint, but in a way that helps gardeners understand how rootstocks affect rose growth. We aim to explain which rootstock is most beneficial...

The Rose Breeding Process of Colin Dickson at Dickson Nurseries

December 02, 2024 |

The Rose Breeding Process of Colin Dickson at Dickson Nurseries Colin Dickson, a sixth-generation rose breeder, operates Dickson Nurseries in Northern Ireland, one of the world's oldest and most prestigious rose breeding companies. The nursery has been cultivating roses since 1836, and their breeding process has been refined over the...

Comprehensive Guide to Planting and Potting Roses: Ground and Container Methods

November 28, 2024 |

Comprehensive Guide to Planting and Potting Roses: Ground and Container Methods Growing roses can be incredibly rewarding, but many gardeners face challenges when planting and caring for their rose plants. Whether you are planting young or mature rose plants, it’s essential to follow the right methods to ensure their healthy...

How to Plant Bare-Root Shrub Roses: A Step-by-Step Guide from David Austin Roses

November 27, 2024 |

How to Plant Bare-Root Shrub Roses: A Step-by-Step Guide from David Austin Roses Planting bare-root roses can seem intimidating to many gardeners, but it’s a simple and rewarding process when done correctly. One common question we get is, "When is the best time to plant roses?" The answer is, as...

The Essential Guide to Pruning Roses

November 25, 2024 |

The Essential Guide to Pruning Roses Pruning roses often seems surrounded by mysteries and countless rules. However, after pruning hundreds of roses over the past decade, I’ve learned one critical lesson: roses are incredibly forgiving. Whether you cut high or low, or leave inward- or outward-facing buds, it usually doesn’t...