Most shrub roses reach about 3 or 4 feet in both height and width, he says. Some varieties, such as Drift, don't grow quite as tall or wide and could even work as a form of ground cover. Stauffers of ...

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Roses are among the oldest flowers in cultivation, although many have earned a reputation as fussy or difficult to grow. Some of the newer shrub rose hybrids, however, are disease-resistant, carefree ...

Mother’s Day is coming, and the flower and candy ads are everywhere. There’s nothing wrong with either, of course, but both are fleeting. Instead of gifting your mom a bouquet of roses this year, why ...

Roses are an iconic addition to any yard, with their classic blooms bringing timeless elegance into your landscaping. These beautiful flowers need attention over the seasons to help them thrive, from ...

Roses are a highly polarizing plant in the garden community – while many enthusiasts adore their iconic blooms, and won’t hesitate to add another to the garden, other gardeners find them simply too ...

For some people, they’re also synonymous with too much work. Gardeners might remember the roses their mothers or grandmothers grew that were prone to diseases, had few blooms and had to be tied up in ...

Winter can be tough on rose plants, and this is especially true when the temperatures are extremely low and the winds are ...