Roses need no introduction. But there are so many varieties, requiring so many different levels of care, which is why it's important to factor maintenance and attention into your decision on which ...

If you’re looking for a little horticultural adventure in your garden, try growing roses from seed. Horticulturist Kathy Echols says it’s easy to do and within six months, you should have a new rose ...

Epic growing time-lapse of a rose plant from a seed to flower blooming. We harvested rose seeds from our garden. For ...

“If you don’t know where you are going, you are going to end up somewhere else.” This sage adage, credited to Yogi Berra, pinpoints the importance of planning. If you are a novice gardener and you ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

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 ...

90 days time-lapse of planting moss roses from seeds to blooming. Mixed moss rose seeds were directly germinated in a pot with potting mix soil. They took about 50 days to start flowering. The flowers ...

Many would-be gardeners shrink from planting roses - and for good reason. Roses can be fussy, cantankerous, balky, a whole lot of work and expensive to keep looking good. There's the routine spraying, ...

Close-up of pink roses on a bush - Norman Posselt/Getty Images Roses have a reputation for being difficult plants to grow, requiring clever tricks to thrive in gardens. It's true that they're prone to ...

The Redwood Empire Rose Society will explore best practices for planting roses in the ground and in containers during their Feb. 20 meeting. The outdoor presentation will include fertilization and ...