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Rose Gardening



Rose gardening is no more difficult than growing any other kind of plant.

In most cases it is extremely easy and I should know because I’m both a lazy gardener and one who likes to experiment with growing plants such as roses. (and I also wrote two rose books but who’s counting?) :-)

I note that like all kinds of gardening, you can make it more complicated and difficult than it really is.

I Don't Count Chromosomes


You can even become a rose expert – able to discuss parentage of rose breeding and chromosome counts – but I’m not.

All I do is grow roses successfully and easily. No fuss and no muss. Here’s how I plant my roses, feed the little darlings, and prune for more flowers.

Rose Garden Beginnings


To begin with, let’s talk about the different types of roses you can easily choose from. This page lists the most commonly available plants.

If you're not sure which rose varieties you'd like to grow, here's some award winners.

Focus On Fragrance


If you want to focus on great smelling roses, here is a list of some of the most fragrant and best growing roses.

And if you're looking for general tips of on caring for roses you'll find guidelines for watering, feeding, pruning and spraying right here.

Insects & Rose Gardening


General links to articles for insect control and diseases can be found here.

And sooner or later, you're going to want to learn about pruning roses

How about winter care for roses?

More articles on roses can be found here.

Note that I answer rose questions and other gardening questions in my newsletter - you can sign up using the box on the left.








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