The breathtaking beauty of roses is that the blooms are fairly short-lived. Each flower on the plant only lives for around two weeks before its colorful petals fade. If they are not removed, the base of each bloom will become a rose hip. A great tip to keep your rose plant repeat flowering is to…
Growing Roses
Rambling Roses: A Guide For Beginners
Rambling roses are like the shabby-chic members of the rose kingdom. On the one hand, they are enthusiastic growers with a go-anywhere attitude. However, they still produce masses of incredibly gorgeous blooms that continually remind everyone of their noble rose status! Rambling roses require less care than many other types of roses, but most do…
Patio Roses: The Ultimate Planting Guide
What could be better than having a patio filled with gorgeous roses? There really isn’t much to keeping roses in patio containers; they always add an elegant touch to any space. As long as your patio gets enough sun and you choose the correct variety, you will be able to stop and smell the gorgeous…
How Long Do Roses Last? (Plus Tips To Keep Them Fresher!)
A few days ago, I shared a bunch of beautiful rose blooms from my garden with a friend. To my amazement, while she was putting them into a vase, she stirred a few spoons of sugar into the water. Of course, I had to learn more because if there are any tricks or hacks to…
How To Get Rid Of Japanese Beetles On Rose Bushes? Practical Guide
Like most rose growers, I detest Japanese beetles. Heartbreaking is only one word I can find that aptly describes their sudden appearance on my beloved rose bushes. Within hours, flourishing summer blooms can be destroyed, and all the hours of hard work, love, care, and attention can resemble a garden war zone. 8 Ways to…
What To Plant With Roses To Deter Aphids
Last year I purchased some gorgeous, already-blooming roses, but after a few weeks, aphids caused my rose plants to die completely. So I set out on a mission to discover what to plant with roses to deter aphids and protect my roses! Does My Rose Bush Have Aphids On The Leaves? You can tell if…
The Easiest Kind of Roses to Grow Indoors
You all know by now I don’t have much of a garden, as as a result I’m a crazy plant lady who loves to grow plants indoors instead. I was so happy to find out I could grow roses indoors, but my first experiments didn’t go so well! So I started to purchase indoor roses…
What are the Best Roses for Cold Climates?
When I lived in Northern Europe and the roses in my garden died every winter, I often wondered what are the best roses for cold climates. Surely there had to be varieties which could take a little bit of frost? Or, was I doomed to never enjoy roses because winters there are cold? Roses tend…
Are Roses Bee-Friendly?
I had this weird desire during lockdown to start bee-keeping! We all love honey in this house. So of course, being the owner of this blog, I got to wondering- are roses bee-friendly? Roses are bee-friendly and bees are great for roses! Roses attract bees, which prefer brightly-coloured roses. In particular, bees are attracted to…
Can You Plant Roses and Peonies Together?
Peonies are my favourite romantic flower after roses, which got me wondering recently – can you plant roses and peonies together? That would look SO amazing in a garden, but would it work? Wouldn’t you need to consider their individual watering needs, soil, plant size etc? The good news for other romantic flower lovers, is…
