Graham Thomas is one of the most celebrated English roses ever introduced. Its clear, glowing yellow blooms were groundbreaking at the time, proving that yellow roses could be both richly colored and beautifully fragrant. The flowers are deeply cupped and produced in generous clusters throughout the season. The plant is vigorous and versatile, forming a […]
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Have you ever seen these critters in your rose garden? Or worse yet, do you have any of these symptoms that they’ve been there? Roses with petals that resemble Swiss cheese. Young buds and stems that have holes or are broken just below the bud. Meet the really bad guys of the rose garden –
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Sweet Chariot is proof that fragrance doesn’t require large blooms. This miniature rose produces clusters of small, fully double flowers in soft mauve and lavender tones, often deepening in cooler weather. Despite its modest size, the fragrance is surprisingly strong and sweet, rivaling many full-sized roses. The plant is compact and bushy, making it ideal
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We gardeners are an enthusiastic bunch that want to give our plants all they need to flourish. In addition to the right location, healthy soil, and water, which includes a balanced diet. It takes a lot of energy for a plant to produce flowers, fruit, seeds, all while developing healthy roots, and leaves for photosynthesis.
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Mr. Lincoln is often considered the gold standard for red roses, particularly for fragrance. Its deep, dark red blooms are velvety in texture and dramatically shaped, opening slowly to reveal classic hybrid tea form. The scent is powerful, rich, and unmistakably “old rose,” making it a favorite for cutting gardens. The plant itself is tall
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Are your roses sporting new leaves that glisten in the sunlight and are slightly sticky to the touch? See a trail of ants crawling up the trunk of your plum tree? How about powdery black stuff on your camellia bush or the garden furniture next to it? All are indicators that sucking insects may have
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Named in honor of Sir Paul McCartney, this rose is best known for its extraordinary fragrance – often cited as one of the strongest among modern roses. The large, perfectly formed blooms are a deep, warm pink and appear repeatedly throughout the season, held on long stems ideal for cutting. The McCartney Rose grows as
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The dictionary defines a mulch as “a protective covering (as of sawdust, compost, or paper) spread or left on the ground to reduce evaporation, maintain even soil temperature, prevent erosion, control weeds, enrich the soil, or keep fruit (such as strawberries) clean” which it does, and also enhances the area’s overall appearance. Mulching mimics the
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Iceberg is one of the most widely grown roses in the world, valued for its reliability, vigor, and near-constant bloom. The flowers are crisp white, sometimes opening with a hint of pale green or blush, and are borne in generous clusters that keep the plant looking fresh for months at a time. While the fragrance
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Thinking about planting new roses, but your soil is less than desirable? Shaping up your soil may take a couple of different steps, with the first thing being getting to know your soil. Once you understand what you’re working with you can take steps to create healthy soil. Some general considerations for all of your
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