The best time to plant roses depends on your local climate. 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 ...

“Fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose.” – George William Curtis Roses have always been a symbol of love, beauty and warm summer days. You may ask me, why are you writing about roses ...

Some people are afraid to plant roses because they think they’re a high-maintenance plant. But the truth is, while some types of roses can be finicky, others are extremely easy to care for. I have ...

Jeanette Marantos started writing for the Los Angeles Times in 1999, doing Money Makeovers until 2002. She returned to write for The Times’ Homicide Report in 2015 and the Saturday garden section in ...

If you want a thriving garden full of gorgeous roses in spring, an important step is to make sure the plants make it through winter. Proper fall rose bush care goes a long way towards setting your ...

Roses are a highly polarizing plant in the garden community – while many enthusiasts adore their iconic blooms, and won’t hesitate to add another to the garden, other gardeners find them simply too ...

Caring for rose bushes doesn't have to be difficult. Learn about four varieties of disease-resistant, easy care roses you can plant at home. “Everybody’s trying to come out with disease-resistant ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As we near the busy outdoor gardening season, it’s time to stop and smell the roses. As cliché as this sounds, there’s no time like the present to consider ...

Spring is often thought of as peak planting time, whether it's roses or veggies. But many perennials also do well when planted in the fall or even prefer this time of year. So, is there a best season ...