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March Rose Care by Region
February Rose Care by Region
How Do I Improve My Soil?
How Do I Improve My Soil?
Soil is more than just dirt—it’s the foundation for every successful garden. Whether you’re growing roses, lavender, or other perennial plants, your soil’s texture, structure, and organic matter determine whether...
What Are Different Types of Mulch for Your Garden?
What Are Different Types of Mulch for Your Garden?
Mulching your roses is an important step in ensuring their health and longevity. Adding mulch in the fall and at the time of planting provides multiple benefits, including soil improvement,...
Using Compost as Mulch in Your Garden
Using Compost as Mulch in Your Garden
Using Compost as Mulch in Your Garden Mulching is an easy way to improve your garden’s health. Compost, which is made from decomposed organic matter, works well as mulch because...
Fall Planting
Fall Planting
  Can I Plant Roses in the Fall?  Think you missed the window on planting roses for this season? Guess again! Fall planting is actually one of the best times...
Care For Companion Plants
Care For Companion Plants
How To Care For Hydrangeas
Planting Instructions
Planting Instructions
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing own-root roses from Heirloom Roses! To ensure your roses grow healthy and beautifully, please follow our planting instructions. Improper planting may not establish your...
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USDA Rose Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Rose Hardiness Zone Map
Heirloom Roses recommends referencing the USDA Hardiness Zone Map because it is most commonly used by gardeners, national garden magazines, catalogs, books, and many nurseries. Although it has a few drawbacks (e.g.,...
'How To' Articles
'How To' Articles
Care for Roses in the Fall Prepare Your Roses for Spring Deadhead Roses Fertilize Roses Find Rose Companions Grow Roses in Containers Make Home Remedies for Pests and Diseases Plant...
Rose Growing & Care
Rose Growing & Care
We're Here To Help You Succeed With Roses All About Roses Learn everything you need to know about roses. How-To Articles Our articles make growing roses easy and rewarding. Heirloom...