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planning your garden
Planning Your Garden and Selecting Roses 
Every January and February, gardeners around the country begin planning out their perfect garden. Some use Pinterest or other social boards to save their favorite plants and ideas, while others...
How to Grow Roses in Containers
How To Grow Roses in Containers
You don’t have to have a large yard, ideal soil, or perfect drainage to grow roses. Some of the most beautiful garden spaces are compact yet make a huge impact....
Transplanting a Rose
How To Transplant or Move a Rose Bush
Every gardener has a time where they look at a plant and think “you belong somewhere else” or see an empty spot in the garden and think “this rose would...
Garden Tasks for January
Garden Tasks for January
   January is for dreaming up what your garden will be this year. What was your garden like last year? What worked? What didn’t work as you had hoped? What...
Find Rose Companions
Find Rose Companions
If you thought roses had to be relegated to a bed by themselves, think again. These flowering shrubs make great companion plants. By adopting an informal approach to design, you...
How To Care for Roses in the Fall
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How To Care for Roses in the Fall
As autumn arrives and your roses begin to wind down for dormancy, the right fall cleanup routine makes all the difference. This guide walks you through essential steps like raking...
How To Prune Roses
How To Prune Roses
Pruning your rose bushes is more than a seasonal chore, it’s a key step to healthier growth, stronger blooms, and fewer disease issues. In this guide you’ll learn the “PRUNE”...
How To Protect Roses for Winter
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How To Protect Roses for Winter
When cold weather approaches, even the hardiest rose bushes benefit from smart winter prep. In this guide we break down how to protect your roses by hardiness zone, whether you’re...
Preparing and Protecting Your Container Roses for The Winter
Preparing and Protecting Your Container Roses for The Winter
*Please note, these instructions are for roses that have already been transplanted into a different container. When you first receive your rose, please do not keep it in the shipping...
Mulching
The Benefits of Mulching
  It is beneficial to mulch your roses in the fall and at the time of planting. This little extra step provides great benefits and helps your plants have a...
Planting Roses
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Planting Roses
Planting roses is the foundation of a thriving garden. Start by testing your soil’s pH and nutrient levels so you can amend it for ideal growing conditions. Dig a generous...
Garden Marker Instructions For Tags
Garden Marker Instructions For Tags
Using a Stainless Steel Zip Tie is somewhat different than using a plastic zip tie. Instead of pulling the tie to a tight close, you simply feed the tie through...