When I was first planting climbing roses, I had noooo idea they needed a trellis. I was a fresh rookie, thinking that the rose stems would just kind of…weasel their way up the side of the house? I don’t know what I was on about, but before I could blink, long stems were dragging along…
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What is the Best Climbing Rose for Shade?
If, like me, you’re in love with climbing roses, you’ll have read all the posts on growing them and caring for them. All of proclaim ‘ensure at least 6-8 hours of sunlight’. Which sounds fine, until you realise that your doorway or balcony faces north and spends half the day in the shade. Or that…
How to Protect Climbing Roses in the Winter
Winter is on the way! Well, actually, it’s nowhere near on the way here yet; it’s still 30+ degrees, it’s barely even Fall! FINALLY now the humidity has died down, we are able to get back outside again. But still, I’ve been thinking about how to protect plants in winter. Our jasmine is already looking…
The Prettiest Climbing Roses For Your Fences & Walls
I think I’m having a thing right now with climbing roses on fences and walls! I fell in love with roses when, during my past life as a photographer, I photographed a wedding at this venue, the gorgeous, rose-covered Norwood Park, in England. Here’s another from the same day. Aren’t those climbing roses on the…
Gorgeous Iceberg Roses! – Ultimate Growing Guide
There’s a little house at the end of our street, that has a secret garden. Every so often I catch a glimpse through the brickwork of winding pavements, olive trees and a flash of colour. Oh, and that amazing smell! While driving past one day I noticed the gardeners had left the gate open –…
Are Climbing Roses Bad For Brick?
I confess, I am an absolute sucker for those dreamy cottages you see on Pinterest – all old brickwork and covered in rambling roses. I mean, how could you not want a little corner like this in your dream home!? Disclosure: as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Learn more. However there might be…
How To Grow Climbing Roses On An Arch
I’ve always loved the idea of having a rose arch in my garden. Rose arches Add height to current garden plans and designs Provide great attractions for bees (with the right variety) Add scent and color to your garden Adds elements of traditional, classic, English, and cottage style gardens Also can be used for weddings,…