Why do the blooms tower over this rose bush? Q: Why does my ‘Sterling Silver’ rose bush produce its roses at 5 or 6 feet above the ground? I pruned the rose bush to about knee high in early ...

If your rose bush is planted in direct sun, you may also need to provide the plant with some shade—especially if temperatures frequently climb above the plant’s preferred range of 60°F to 70 F.

As lovely as they are in the garden, roses are high-maintenance plants that require an investment of time and effort. If your goal is an easy care garden you may want to remove these shrubs. You ...

When pruning a dead cane off a rose bush, remove the entire cane, making the cut at its point of origin. LSU AgCENTER PHOTO BY OLIVIA McCLURE It’s a good idea to sanitize pruners and loppers to ...

Cut back the remaining canes to about 18 to 24 inches from ground level, making the cuts about one-quarter inch above a dormant bud or newly sprouted side shoot that faces away from the center of ...

This weekend's yard jobs include pruning the summer-blooming shrubs, training young trees, and getting started on your 2023 rose-care regimen. Skip to Article Set weather ...

How to Grow Roses from Cuttings in 10 Steps. Cut a 6- to 8-inch piece from a stem about the size of a pencil in thickness.Trim at a 45-degree angle. Take a few cuttings so you have a better chance ...

A healthy rose is pictured here, and a diseased plant is seen above. Tulsa World Archive This growth on a plant infected with rose rosette disease is called a witch’s broom and tends to be red ...

Yes, it is possible to grow an entire rose bush from potato-grown cuttings. The key is waiting until you seen roots have been properly established in the potatoes before transferring your cuttings ...

Plant roses for cut flowers in a separate bed because they must be pruned properly, covered most of the time with protective fungicides, and denuded of old flowers. Select a site in a sunny location.

Q: Why does my ‘Sterling Silver’ rose bush produce its roses at 5 or 6 feet above the ground? I pruned the rose bush to about knee high in early spring, but the blooms tower over the bush ...