Container Roses

Cutting Roses For Indoor Enjoyment

Helpful Hints For Cut Roses: * For the flowers to last the longest, it’s best to cut them in the morning. The buds should be just beginning to open at the tips. * Cut the rose stem just above a five-leaflet leaf (“five”) near the center of the stem, leaving at least two “fives” on [...]

Best Roses For Containers

Don’t think you have room to grow roses? Think again…small space gardeners can definitely have roses too! Simply grow them in containers on your patio or deck. It’s a great option for those who garden on balconies, folks living in condos or townhomes, or other limited space situations. Growing roses in containers is also easier [...]

Container Roses: How To Plant A Container Rose

You’ve just bought a rose in a plastic pot. What do you do now? Well, you’ve got two choices. Either transplant the rose into your garden or into a new container. Here are the five steps to take, no matter which approach you choose … Step One: If you want to place your rose in [...]