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Tom Karwin, On Gardening: The season for roses

"Roses are going dormant, so the fall season is the time for annual care for roses in the garden," writes columnist Tom ...
The winterizing process for roses should begin in late fall. If your area has already experienced a hard frost, it’s not too ...
Climbing roses serve a functional purpose while adding color, texture, and beauty to a landscape. Most types of rose bushes grow like shrubs, but these climbers can be trained to screen for privacy, ...
Q: I want to plant roses to grow rose hips. I've heard that they're a good source of vitamin C. Are there varieties that make better rose hips? Is there a good time of year to plant roses? A: A rose ...
Bare root roses are a popular option for gardeners, but they must be planted at a specific time of year in order for the best ...
Roses are going dormant at this time of the year. This is the season for annual care for your roses, including propagating, pruning, and adding plants to your garden. Today’s photo gallery includes ...
Deadheading roses encourages the plant to produce more blooms, which prolongs the flowering period and promotes a cleaner appearance. How you deadhead roses will depend on the variety you're growing.
This year, with its unique weather pattern, roses are blooming in May, which is a little late for this very popular garden plant. We can forgive its adjusted schedule, and still enjoy the blossoms as ...
“It is important to winterize roses after several hard frosts have occurred, but before the ground freezes,” she said. “Winterizing too early keeps the stems warm and moist, which promotes the growth ...
The rose is one of the oldest flowers in cultivation and is still considered one of the most popular garden flowers today. The flower is so popular that in 1986, Congress named the rose our national ...
More than 50 rose bushes at Oakland’s Morcom Rose Garden were either stolen or badly damaged and left behind by thieves Oct.