Roses are meant to mingle with other plants in the garden. Their bold blooms pair beautifully with floral sprays, spikes, spheres, and spillers, while the leggy stems of climbing roses provide the ...

The Greek poetess Sappho crowned the rose the “Queen of Flowers.” Rosarians wholeheartedly agree with her, because roses light up and illuminate the garden. When planted with a “court” of compatible ...

For centuries, gardeners have attempted to breed blue roses with no success. But now, thanks to modern biotechnology, the elusive blue rose may finally be attainable. Researchers have found a way to ...

While roses are typically the main event in a garden, one should never underestimate the importance of a good supporting act. Behold: the companion plant! Companion planting is not just about ...

Gorgeous, fragrant roses are highly desirable and a favorite among gardeners. Although healthy rose bushes can provide beautiful blooms for years, they are often challenging to grow. The trick to ...

As a gardening educator, one of my biggest challenges is to get people to do the right thing at the right time. Take planting roses, for instance. Nurseries generally get in their new roses in January ...