“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.“ "Stop and smell the roses.” “Every rose has its thorn.” Perhaps no other flower is more referenced or more recognizable, than the rose. Even a complete ...

There are plenty of flowers beginners can easily grow from seed, but roses may not be one of them. Growing roses from seed is a multi-step process, and it can take about a year before you have a plant ...

Question: I planted a single trunk Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry last year. It appears dead now, with bark damage near the ground. Could the cause be voles? Answer: I am wondering if you have several ...

Our previous column included notes on pruning and propagating roses, and beginning a project to add roses, by first ...

Perhaps you might be attracted to growing roses because of the romantic image, the beautiful flower form or fragrance, or because your grandparent grew them. The attraction to roses is understandable.

Roses are the flowers of romance, and can grow well in Iowa with relatively little maintenance. Learn which roses are hardy and disease resistant for your Iowa garden. Roses have been loved by many ...

Growing plants from seed is typically an easy and affordable way to fill in your garden, but this method is not always suitable for some varieties. Certain plants can take years to reach maturity if ...

A rose adds beauty and joy to any garden from adorning a tree to enhancing a patio. You can buy and plant a container-grown rose at any time but ...

The rose has long been regarded as the “queen of flowers,” revered for its fragrance and beauty. But less lauded are the orange and red hips, or seedpods, that form after the flowers fade. And that’s ...