When I planted my first rose, one mystery kept me guessing during the first flush of flowers: why did the roses fall off the plant so quickly? Usually, we learn how to plant roses with non-stop ...

Yes, there's a point when it is too late to prune roses in the fall if you want to minimize cold damage to your plants. Olga Seifutdinova / Getty Images You may be tempted to rein in your roses before ...

Protect roses in winter by shielding the crown—the most vulnerable part of grafted plants. After the first frost, prune to 2–3 feet, tie canes, water occasionally, and add mulch for insulation. Use ...

As September rolls in, it is time to focus on giving your roses a little TLC for a stunning fall bloom. Just as you mark your calendar for spring pruning on Valentine’s Day, Labor Day is the time to ...

In the North, planting roses in the spring while the roses are still dormant is the best time. In the South, where the ground does not freeze, fall is the ideal planting time. Summer planting is ...

There are many reasons for growing roses. Roses come in a stunning array of shapes, sizes, and colors, making them a truly diverse flower and a favorite for the garden. Fall is a particularly good ...