In the wintertime, your roses look like they’re doing nothing. The leaves are gone, the flowers have faded, and all that’s left are bare stems. But even though your roses seem quiet, they are doing something very important—they are resting. This time of rest is called dormancy. Dormancy is likeContinue Reading
Winter is here, and your roses need a little extra care to stay safe through the cold months. Just like people put on jackets and scarves, roses need protection when the temperature drops. Taking the time to winterize your rose garden helps your plants come back strong in the spring.Continue Reading
Have you ever wondered why roses have thorns? They’re beautiful flowers, but sometimes you have to be careful not to get poked! Those little spikes are actually called “prickles,” and they serve an important purpose. In nature, roses grow in the wild where animals like deer or rabbits might tryContinue Reading
Did you know that some rose varieties are disappearing? These are old kinds of roses that people grew many years ago, sometimes over a hundred years in the past. They are often called “heritage” or “heirloom” roses, and many of them are hard to find today. There are a fewContinue Reading
November is a good time to take cuttings from your roses if you want to grow more plants next year. A cutting is a small piece of a rose stem that can grow into a whole new bush. It’s a fun way to share your favorite roses with friends orContinue Reading
By November, most of the roses have stopped blooming and the weather is getting colder. This is a great time to clean up your rose garden. Cleaning now helps prevent diseases and pests from living in the garden over the winter. It also keeps your roses healthier next year. StartContinue Reading
Do you ever forget which rose is which in your garden? When spring and summer come, roses are easy to tell apart by their blooms. But in the fall and winter, it can be hard to remember which plant is which. That’s why it’s a good idea to label yourContinue Reading
After a long season of digging, planting, and pruning, your garden tools need a little care. October is the perfect time to clean them up before winter. Clean tools work better and last longer, and they help keep your roses healthy, too. Start by gathering the tools you use most—pruners,Continue Reading
Even though most roses bloom in spring and summer, the rose garden can still be beautiful in fall. Some rose bushes change color in the fall just like trees do. Their leaves can turn red, gold, orange, or even purple before they drop. You might also see rose hips, theContinue Reading
As the days get colder, it’s time to start getting your roses ready for winter. One of the best ways to protect them is by using mulch. Mulch is a layer of material placed around the base of a plant to help keep it warm and safe from freezing weather.Continue Reading