Ever feel like growing stunning roses is a privilege reserved for gardeners with sprawling estates and years of experience? It’s a common thought, but I’m here to let you in on a little secret. You can have a continuous display of breathtaking, jewel-toned flowers in even the smallest of spaces, from a sunny balcony to…
There’s nothing quite like the sight of a hybrid tea rose in full, glorious bloom. You’ve nurtured it, fed it, and waited patiently. Then, one morning, you step out with your coffee and see it: your beautiful, lush leaves look like they’ve been attacked by a tiny hole punch. It’s a disheartening moment every rose…
Have you ever scrolled through a gardening catalog or walked past a nursery and stopped dead in your tracks, captivated by a rose with an ethereal, almost-blue hue? It’s a color that feels like it belongs in a fairytale, a soft lavender, a dusky mauve, or a silvery-lilac that stands out in a sea of…
Have you ever seen a rose that looks like a sunset captured on a single stem? A flower with petals of the deepest, velvety crimson on the inside and a stunning, pure gold on the outside? If this sounds like a gardener’s dream, then let me introduce you to your new favorite flower. The magnificent…
Have you ever stood in a garden center, captivated by a perfect, tiny rose covered in delicate blooms, only to hesitate and think, “Can this little thing actually survive a real winter in my garden?” It’s a common worry, and you’re not alone in asking it. I’m here to promise you that with the right…
Have you ever stood before a wall, fence, or arbor draped in breathtaking roses and thought, “I wish I could do that, but it must be so difficult”? It’s a common feeling among gardeners—the desire for that classic, romantic look, paired with the fear that it’s reserved only for the experts. What if I told…
Have you ever stood in your garden, looked at a bare wall or a plain fence, and just wished you could transform it into a living masterpiece of color and fragrance? It’s a common dream for many of us gardeners, but the thought of wrangling a complicated climbing plant can feel a bit daunting. What…
Have you ever stood in a rose garden, completely captivated by a single, perfectly formed, golden-yellow bloom? A flower so classic and fragrant it seems like it belongs in a royal court. Many gardeners dream of growing such a masterpiece, but worry it’s too difficult or requires some secret knowledge. I’m here to tell you…
Have you ever brought home one of those adorable miniature roses from the garden center, full of perfect little blooms, only to wonder, “What now?” You might be asking yourself if it will stay that tiny size forever, or if it will explode with growth once you get it home. It’s a perfectly normal question,…