There’s a specific kind of panic that sets in when you walk out to your garden and see it: your once-vibrant rose bush looks like a collection of brown, lifeless sticks. I’ve been there, and that sinking feeling is something every gardener knows. You start wondering what went wrong and if it’s time to grab…
Have you ever received a package of bare root roses and thought, “Is this it? This thorny, lifeless-looking stick is supposed to become a beautiful flower?” It’s a common feeling, and you’re not alone. But I promise you, within that dormant bundle of roots and canes lies the potential for the most vigorous, breathtaking roses…
Are you dreaming of a rose that floods your garden with pure, buttery yellow sunshine? A rose that holds its glorious color, refusing to fade to a washed-out cream even in the peak of summer heat? Many gardeners know the disappointment of a yellow rose that loses its luster, but what if I told you…
Have you ever received a package of bare root roses and thought, “I ordered a rose bush, not a bundle of thorny sticks”? If so, you’re not alone! That dormant, soil-free plant can look a little intimidating, especially to a new gardener. But here’s a little secret from one gardener to another: planting bare root…
There’s nothing quite like the sinking feeling of watching a once-magnificent climbing rose—the star of your garden trellis or wall—begin to fail. The leaves turn yellow, the canes look brittle and brown, and the promise of fragrant blooms fades. It’s a common problem that can leave even seasoned gardeners feeling a little heartbroken. But before…
Have you ever stood in your garden, admiring your beautiful roses, but felt like you were missing something? You see the leaves, but you wonder what they’re really trying to tell you. It’s a common feeling for even seasoned gardeners! I promise that by the end of this guide, you’ll feel like you’ve learned a…
Is there an old climbing rose in your garden that’s seen better days? You know the one—a tangled web of thick, woody stems at the base, with a few sad-looking leaves and even fewer flowers way up at the top. It’s easy to look at that overgrown giant and think its best years are behind…
Have you ever stood back to admire your beautiful shrub rose, only to notice that its first glorious wave of flowers has started to fade? Those once-vibrant petals are now brown, shriveled, and scattered. It’s a common moment for every gardener, and it can feel a little disheartening, as if the best part of the…
Have you ever stood back and admired a magnificent climbing rose, its canes laden with blooms, cascading over a fence or scaling a trellis, and thought, “I wish I could have another one… for free?” It’s a common dream for any gardener who has fallen in love with a particular flower. The good news is,…