I’ve written an extensive list of the best companion plants for roses, and many of those apply here. But as knock out® roses are slightly different, I’ve selected the best knock out rose companion plants below. Knock Out rose companion plants include lavender, pansies, Impatiens, and marigolds. Or cottage garden plants like poppies and Larkspurs. … Read more
I’ve already written about what companion plants you can place alongside your roses. But what not to plant with roses, alongside them, or near roses? So here I’m going through what those plants are, and why you shouldn’t really place them as companion plants to your roses. Here’s the list of what not to plant … Read more
Cut roses look elegant, fresh cut roses in a vase bring a sense of grandeur and style to a room. And perhaps you want to know how to make cut roses last longer in the vase, or even from the moment you receive them. Here’s a quick list of how to make cut roses last … Read more
Received a green rose? Of all the rose colors that you could give or receive, a green rose meaning might not be the most obvious of all the meanings associated with roses. So as an avid rose enthusiast and blogger, I’m going through the meaning of a green rose. Discussing green rose meaning in love, … Read more
If you’ve grown your roses correctly enough through the year, then you may know that they produce rose hips. So what should you do about them? Should you cut off rose hips? Should you cut off rose hips in Spring? If not then when? And how? That’s what I’m answering in this post, starting with … Read more
I’ve written a lot of articles about fertilizing roses, the various types, and how to use them. But when to fertilize roses can depend on a few factors, so I’m going through those in this article. For most growing zones in the northern hemisphere, you should fertilize roses from April to September. When to start, … Read more
Looking to understand what roses symbolize? Well, roses have been symbols of love, beauty, loyalty, admiration, appreciation, and much more. Rose symbolism spans centuries. The traditional rose colors each have their own unique meaning. Red roses symbolize love and passion, pink roses represent gratitude and appreciation, white roses signify purity and innocence, yellow roses represent … Read more
Knowing when to plant bare root roses can make a difference, as they differ slightly from planting other types of roses. So it’s important to follow some basic instructions carefully. That’s what I’m going through in this post. First, we’ll discuss when to plant bare root roses, then we’ll head on to how to plant … Read more
If you’re trying to decide between floribunda vs hybrid tea roses, there are a few key differences to keep in mind. We’ll go through the differences here, but first of all, let’s get a quick summary. Hybrid tea roses are large-flowered roses that have up to three flushes between summer and late fall. They mostly … Read more
One of the first considerations when planting roses is; do roses need full sun? And what if your flower bed is in partial shade? Or in fact, has no shade at all? Do roses need full sun? Here’s the quick answer, then we’ll get into more detail. Roses grow well in a minimum of 4 … Read more