Getting started growing roses can be intimidating. Luckily, their fussy reputation is exaggerated! Armed with knowledge of their basic needs, any gardener can grow beautiful roses. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares 15 of her top tips for gorgeous blooming roses!
Are you drawn to the energy and vibrancy of orange in the garden? If you want a garden full of optimistic orange, there are some stunning roses you need to check out! In this article, expert gardener and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares her top orange roses for beautiful and lively garden color.
Are you wondering how long it will take your rose seedling or bare-root plant to grow into a large, blooming bush? Roses grow quite quickly, but there is a lot of variability depending on variety and age at transplanting. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood walks you through the stages of a rose’s growth cycle.
Are you wondering when and how you should prune your roses? There are some basic guidelines for rose pruning, but sometimes you need to keep variety and growth habit in mind. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood walks you through 7 essential rose pruning basics, and tells you how to set your roses up for a healthy and vigorous blooming season!
Are you looking to make the most of a small garden or patio space? Miniature roses, with lots of colorful blooms on a compact plant, might be the solution for you. Often mistakenly discarded as annuals, miniature roses are just as hardy and long-lived as their full-size counterparts. In this article, expert gardener and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares her top miniature roses for small garden spaces.
Have you been tempted by the plastic-wrapped bare-root roses at your local big box store? You may be wondering if they’re as great of a bargain as they seem. In this article, rose enthusiast and gardening expert Danielle Sherwood looks at the pros and cons of buying what are known as “body bag roses” to help you decide if they’re a bargain or a bust!
Do you need a rose that can stand up to the heat? Gardeners in hot climates know that growing roses when temperatures soar can be a challenge. Fortunately, there are some rose varieties that tolerate heat better than others. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares a list of roses known for looking good despite hot summer temps.
Are you feeling the winter gardener blues? We have the cure with an easy way to get gardening now- even if winter is still raging outside. Especially useful for cold-hardy brassicas, you can winter sow now for healthy seedlings that won’t require hardening off in spring. In this article, gardening expert Danielle Sherwood explains what you need to know to get a jump start on the season with winter sowing!
The beauty of roses makes them garden-worthy. Their famous fragrance puts them over the top. If you love strongly scented roses, you’ll want to fill your garden with this list of roses with intense perfume. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood outlines her list of the top most fragrant roses to grow in the garden!
Are you thinking about adding some Knock Out roses to your garden? These flowering shrubs are hotly debated in the rose world. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood outlines the pros and cons of growing Knock Out roses to help you decide if they are the right fit for your garden.
Have you seen bare-root roses sitting around in plastic bags or burlap sacks at your local garden center? Many popular rose varieties are sold in bare-root form, an economical way to add roses to your garden. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares her top tips for planting bare-root roses!
Are you looking for the best plants to grow alongside your roses? There are a variety of plants that beautify rose gardens while also building their health and resiliency! In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood examines her favorite rose companions, with names and pictures of each.
Have you thought about growing your flower garden from seed this year? Starting from seed is a fun and economical way to start your spring flower garden. In this article, gardening expert Danielle Sherwood tells us about the easiest flowers to grow from seed, with tips for getting started!
Love roses, but always thought they’re too difficult to grow? Roses have an undeserved fussy reputation due to the fragile hybrid teas favored by exhibition growers. For those new to gardening or who prefer low-maintenance plants, there are plenty of easy-care, beautiful roses that you can grow! In this article, we look at our favorite easy to grow rose varieties, with names and pictures of each!
Do you have a shady garden? You can still plant roses! While most roses love full sun, some varieties do well in lower light conditions. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares 31 of her top rose picks for blooming in the shade.
Do you love the fragrance and romance of Old Garden Roses? With rich history and enduring beauty, these historic heirlooms add an element of tradition to the landscape. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares some of the most enchanting heirloom roses that deserve a spot in your garden.
Would you love to grow roses, but don’t have the garden space? Many roses grow beautifully in pots and containers, an ideal solution for making the most of limited room and increasing design flexibility. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares her top tips for growing beautiful roses in pots or containers!
Those fortunate enough to see a Lady Banks Rose in full bloom know that it puts on a show like no other. If you’re considering adding this beloved rose to your garden, you’ll want to give it the best start. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood outlines key tips for planting and care of Lady Banks Rose.