Have you ever stood back to admire your magnificent climbing rose, its vibrant blooms cascading over a trellis or wall, and thought, “I wish I had another one… or five?” It’s a feeling every gardener knows well. That one perfect plant that you wish you could duplicate to fill every corner of your garden. Well,…
Hello, fellow garden lovers! Have you ever stood by a fence or a bare wall and thought, “I need something truly spectacular here—something with breathtaking beauty, but also a bit of an edge?” Perhaps you’re looking for a natural, beautiful way to encourage privacy or deter unwanted visitors (both the two-legged and four-legged kind). If…
Does the thought of growing magnificent, fragrant roses feel a bit daunting? You see them in stunning botanical gardens and think, “I could never do that.” I’m here to tell you that you absolutely can. Growing roses is one of the most rewarding experiences a gardener can have, and it’s far easier than you might…
Does your climbing rose look more like a tangled, thorny monster than the breathtaking floral feature you envisioned? Are the blooms getting smaller, less frequent, or hiding behind a chaotic mess of leaves and stems? It’s a common frustration for even the most passionate gardeners. But don’t worry, you’re not alone, and there’s a simple,…
Have you ever stood before a new climbing rose, its thorny canes sprawling aimlessly, and wondered how you’ll ever coax it into that breathtaking cascade of blooms you see in garden magazines? It can feel a little intimidating, like you’ve been handed a beautiful puzzle without the instructions. I’m here to let you in on…
Have you ever scrolled through a gardening magazine and stopped, mesmerized, at a photo of a cottage wall completely draped in a cascade of breathtaking roses? It’s a show-stopping look that feels like it must be reserved for master gardeners with decades of experience. It’s the kind of display that makes you sigh and think,…
There’s nothing quite like the magnificent sight of a climbing rose in full summer glory, cascading over a trellis or framing a doorway. It’s a true garden showstopper! But as the vibrant colors of autumn arrive and a chill enters the air, a familiar worry can start to creep in for many gardeners: how do…
Standing in a garden center, surrounded by a sea of gorgeous roses, can feel a little overwhelming, can’t it? You see labels like “shrub” and “climber,” and it’s easy to wonder what the real difference is. You’re dreaming of a garden filled with romantic blooms, but you’re stuck on one crucial question: shrub rose vs…
Have you ever found yourself searching for a mysterious flower from the past, maybe a name whispered by a grandparent or found on a faded garden tag? A search like “rose plant obituary 1960” often starts this way—a hunt for a piece of history, a memory of a fragrant, beautiful bloom. I’ll let you in…