That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. So says Shakespeare, who usually knows what he is talking about. People keep repeating one paraphrase of it or another, mindlessly ...
Credit: Nick Moir “People are always asking, ‘Why don’t roses smell like they used to?’” Sold by the stem for Valentine’s Day, or in massed arrangements for weddings and special events ...
Although roses are exquisite, they require a lot of care. If not, it’s easy to get a disease especially fungus diseases. For the latter, you have to invest in the best fungicide for roses. If you make ...
While roses are at their best in spring and summer, we as gardeners still need to take care of them during the colder months of the year. Spending a small amount of time learning how to winterize ...
Roses have a long and colorful history. They have been symbols of love, beauty, war, and politics. The rose is, according to fossil evidence, 35 million years old. In nature, the genus Rosa has some ...
We have come to realize the importance of being in nature, not only physically, but perhaps even more so, mentally and emotionally. To literally “smell” roses now, however, is no easy feat. If you are ...
Timing is important in everything including winter protection of roses. Don't jump too quickly but depending on the winter temperatures where you live, protection should usually be provided by early ...