You'll need to commit to a bit more work and effort for a container-grown rose. Roses are an all-time garden favorite, and for good reason. They can last for years and provide gorgeous, fragrant ...

When it comes to planting roses, many people may dream about an elaborate backyard garden featuring many varieties of roses. But for some, the only type of garden they can realistically grow is in ...

Our previous column included notes on pruning and propagating roses, and beginning a project to add roses, by first ...

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 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 ...

The Redwood Empire Rose Society will explore best practices for planting roses in the ground and in containers during their Feb. 20 meeting. The outdoor presentation will include fertilization and ...

The iconic buxom blooms of roses inject the garden with character, soul, romance and, of course, delicious scent, which hangs on the air on warm summer days. One of the best places to enjoy them is ...

Welcome to the December issue of the L.A. Times Plants newsletter. Yes, I know it’s the holidays. However, we have plenty to keep plant people busy this month. First, let me share what I learned from ...

Most of us crave color in the landscape. Colorful flowers and foliage enliven a landscape and bring interest and beauty. We typically plant colorful flowerbeds to provide splashes of color. While ...