Q: My bushes are diseased! The leaves have tiny orange “spots” and are turning brown/dry. I’ve had them for 10 years or more and they gave lovely flowers 2, 3 times a season. There are some buds but ...

Learning how to grow roses properly is easier than you might think, and super rewarding, too. While they can be a bit of an investment, their beautiful blooms are some of the best, and with the right ...

Q: My Iceberg Rose tree has very large branches crossing over one another in the middle. When I prune it this winter, should I cut those out? It hasn’t thrived in a couple of years, but neither have ...

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 ...

A light fall trim keeps your roses tidy and resilient through winter storms. “A fall prune can be a little less precise when ...

Gardeners are encouraged to begin winter preparations for their roses now, using a natural yet very effective method to keep them healthy and stress-free.

Everyone loves roses, whether it's an elegant bush of bright red blooms or a bed of pink blossoms. Another way to add roses to your garden is via the climbing variety, which can grow along fences, ...

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 ...

Desert rose plants need at least six hours of bright, direct sunlight daily to thrive indoors. Position your plant in a south or west-facing window where it can soak up maximum rays. Without ...

Cut flowers are a wonderful way to brighten any room. Bringing cut flowers into your home can cheer up the rainiest summer days and the coldest weeks of winter. But how do you make sure they stay ...

Two arboreal experts will lead a workshop on fruit tree pruning Feb. 1 at Harmony Farm Supply and Nursery in Sebastopol. Fred Frey and Kamala Dionne from Vintage Tree Care will teach the hands-on ...