Which Companion Plants Actually Earn a Place in Your Rose Bed
Companion plants for roses are usually recommended with a long list of promises: fewer pests, no disease, better fragrance, bigger blooms.
How to Winterize Roses in a Cold Climate Before the Ground Freezes
Roses in cold regions rarely die from one night of low temperature.
How to Prune Roses for Beginners, Season by Season
How to prune roses for beginners comes down to three questions: which type of rose you have, what time of year it is, and which wood on the plant is…
Compost, Bone Meal or Bagged Organic Feed: What Actually Gets Roses Blooming
Roses flower on the nutrients they can reach, and an organic feeding program has to deliver them through living soil rather than a bag of soluble salts.
Stopping Black Spot Before It Starts on Your Hybrid Roses
Black spot is the single most common reason a hybrid tea, floribunda or climbing rose loses its leaves mid-season, and by the time the yellow halos and
Burst Of Joy Rose Review: Should You Grow This Vibrant Floribunda In USDA Zones 5–9? (2026 Guide)
Burst of Joy is one of those roses that really lives up to its name. This cheerful floribunda gets a lot of attention for its eye-catching warm-toned blooms and nonstop flowers all season. Thanks to its amazing cluster blooms and tidy habit, it fits perfectly in just about any garden landscape, border, or sunny patio. … Read more
Joseph’s Coat Rose Review: Is This The Ultimate Multi-Colored Climbing Rose For USDA Zones 5–9? (2026 Guide)
Joseph’s Coat is one of the most talked-about climbing roses among American gardeners, and for good reason. If you want a rose that seriously stands out, this one delivers a non-stop mix of yellow, orange, pink, and cherry red all on the same plant. Sometimes, you even find these colors on the very same cluster … Read more
Just Joey Rose Review: Is This The Best Apricot Hybrid Tea Rose For USDA Zones 6–9? (2026 Guide)
Some roses just have a way of stopping you in your tracks, even if you have seen a thousand others. Just Joey is definitely that kind of rose. This apricot colored hybrid tea has been stealing the spotlight in gardens around the world since the 1970s and still gets folks talking today. Known for its … Read more
Double Delight Rose Review: Is This America’s Best Bi-Color Fragrant Rose For USDA Zones 5–9? (2026 Guide)
Double Delight Rose is a classic that is hard to beat if you are after fragrance, color, and garden worthy performance. For decades, this hybrid tea rose has wowed gardeners around the world, standing out with its creamy petals brushed in rich red and a heady scent that is hard to forget. It is a … Read more
Fragrant Plum Rose Review: Strong Fragrance And Rich Purple Blooms For USDA Zones 5–9 (2026 Guide)
If you are after a rose that combines the best of deep, rich color with knockout fragrance, it is hard to ignore Fragrant Plum. This hybrid tea rose grabbed my attention years ago and it is only gotten more popular as gardeners search for purple roses that do not skimp on classic rose perfume. Purple … Read more