Are there male and female roses? Well, the answer is yes. There are several types of roses plants that exhibit the characteristics of both sexes. They are called ‘masculine’ or ‘feminine’ roses. Let’s explore some facts about these amazing plants. In nature, there are many different species of roses plants with one characteristic that is…
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In the nursery or garden center, you will see roses implanted in a pot with coffee grounds. Many gardeners don’t understand why this is when most would imagine the flowers planted in a pot with dirt. roses plants love coffee because of its acidity level which mimics the acidity of their natural soil and allows…
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If you have a garden and would like to know, “How often do roses bloom?” then it is important to know what time of year they blooms. This is also important if you are considering planting roses in your yard. Knowing the answer to this question will allow you to choose the proper roses for…
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A question I get asked a lot is what do diseased roses look like? In essence this can be answered by describing what a rose looks like after it has had an infection of some sort. I will describe the appearance of each variety with an eye to describing the types of infections that can…
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Can you dig it up and replant? This is a question that comes to the mind of everyone at one time or another. If you’re like most gardeners, then you want the best looking rose flower in your garden. You want your rose plants to look healthy and beautiful. In order to achieve this, you…
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Is cow manure good for roses? This is one of the questions raised by rose gardeners who are wondering if their rose plants will thrive on a soil that has not been overloaded with manure. After all, roses flourish best when they have the right amount of nutrients in the soil where they grow. A…
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How do you prune roses for the winter? You know, when it’s cold and all the trees are not growing? Yes, this is the time of year when many people choose to prune their roses. This is what they call “withdrawal”. But before you prune your roses for the winter, let’s discuss the steps to…
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