Caring for roses in the Fall
Here are the 8 Fall chores to focus on in Puget Sound rose gardens that help ensure a strong & healthy start in the Spring – whenever that occurs.
Rose Care
Caring for the Queen of the Garden
Rose Rosette Disease—What Is It, and What Can You Do About It?
It is a disease that is carried by a very specific spider mite which infects your rose. You’ll see it as purple ‘witches broom’ foliage – and it can be lethal.
Is there an invasive plant lurking in your garden?
This post is a list of the most invasive weeds that we see in Western Washington & arranged by the NWCB class with pictures from their database.
How to prepare for rose success with winter pruning
This timely post is on how to prepare your roses for success with winter pruning, compared to the summer deadheading. It includes 1 video & 8 resource links,
8 Great tips for more blooms on your roses
Try these 8 great tips for more blooms on your roses each week. Expect that each type of bush will respond with a vigorous rush of new buds & larger blooms.
Glossary: Terms used in the world of Roses
If rose lovers want to discuss roses it makes it much easier if we can agree to use the same terminology. The following is a list of basic botanical & common terms used to describe rose plant parts.
Roses in Pots
You can also enjoy the beauty of rose color and texture by growing them in patio containers. All types of roses can be grown in containers – it’s very simple provided you follow a few simple guidelines.
Seasonal Rose Care
Here is a summary of seasonal projects that we seem to go back to like a favorite chair – and with good results that walk in the rose show door year after year.
How to prune your climbers for more blooms
Most of the same procedures apply to climbing roses as floribundas, but there are a few growth differences. Here is a guide to pruning them for more blooms.
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