There are many ways to propagate roses, from taking cuttings to layering and grafting, or even growing from seed. There is no definitive method – each has its pros and cons. Try the different options ...

While the term “grafting” is widely used among gardeners, a true understanding of grafting and why it is done is not so common. In a nutshell, grafting is a horticultural technique that joins parts ...

Question: My mother-in-law says that you have to prune roses to the ground and cut off all branches. I tried this a couple of years ago and now my roses have turned into “wild” roses. What is going on ...

Do all roses need to be winterized? Thankfully no, but a few types of roses may require some protection to make it through winter.

with the big fireworks display at Waterfront Park. Are you ready? The roses aren't -- unless we get some amazing weather. I don't have high hopes for that. The forecast is, however, conducive to ...

Bare root roses are cheaper, and more disease resistant than containerized roses. Ciscoe shows us how to plant these beautiful alternatives, touching on the book Growing Roses in the Pacific Northwest ...

Now is the time to buy and plant bare-root roses. For years, my favorite roses have included David Austin types because they are more like the old-fashioned roses with lots of smell and few disease ...

Q: Are bare-root roses OK? I’d like to get started on a new rose garden. How do I deal with the roots? A: Bare-root roses become available in late February and early March, which is the time to plant ...

Get in on the bare-root rose rage. The most coveted roses are selling right now, but they don’t come in a pot. These roses come home with bare-naked roots completely soil free. Anne Jaeger will show ...