Roses need no introduction. But there are so many varieties, requiring so many different levels of care, which is why it's important to factor maintenance and attention into your decision on which ...

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 ...

Roses need at least six hours of direct sunlight daily, ideally morning sun. Some shade is beneficial if it's extremely hot. Roses thrive in soil that drains well and has a loamy texture. Avoid ...

If you’re looking for a little horticultural adventure in your garden, try growing roses from seed. Horticulturist Kathy Echols says it’s easy to do and within six months, you should have a new rose ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

“If you don’t know where you are going, you are going to end up somewhere else.” This sage adage, credited to Yogi Berra, pinpoints the importance of planning. If you are a novice gardener and you ...

If you haven't tried growing climbing roses in your garden, then you are missing out on some of the most beautiful, versatile plants and design features. Whether arching over a gate or arbor, or ...

Gardeners often wait until April or May to purchase blooming roses from nurseries and plant them. But planting earlier has advantages. If you’re thinking about adding roses to your garden, here is ...

Whether planting in the ground or containers, roses do better when you follow certain guidelines. Learn to plant roses the right way The Redwood Empire Rose Society will explore best practices for ...

Many would-be gardeners shrink from planting roses - and for good reason. Roses can be fussy, cantankerous, balky, a whole lot of work and expensive to keep looking good. There's the routine spraying, ...