Typically, all plants have a seed that allows them to mature. However, Rose seeds are rarely seen on the bushes or stem themselves. The question arises, Do roses have seeds? Or do they reproduce in other ways? So do roses have seeds? And if so then where are these rose seeds? Rose seeds are contained … Read more
I’ve added all kinds of products and ingredients to my roses, and I’m asked the question “do roses like lime?.” So I thought I’d create a post to add my thoughts on the subject. Here’s a quick summary answer to start with. Then I’ll go on to describe what soil roses prefer. Roses prefer alkaline … Read more
Two popular rose varieties you will find are floribunda and grandiflora. So here I’m comparing the two head-to-head – floribunda vs grandiflora. I’ll go over the main differences in appearance, special characteristics, blooming, pests, sun and water needs, and where you might look to use each type While they may look similar at first glance, … Read more
Do roses attract ants? Ants are often drawn to rose bushes by the presence of aphids, a pest that has probably already settled itself in the garden. So let’s get into more on why this is the case and what you can do about it. Roses attract ants because the combination of available nectar and … Read more
Bare root roses can offer some benefits over container roses, but do bare root roses bloom the first year? That’s what I’ll be tackling in this article. As usual, here’s my quick summary answer first. Then we’ll get into some of the nuances. Bare root roses may bloom in the first year if planted early … Read more
There are a variety of reasons why your miniature rose might begin to degrade and eventually appear lifeless. But not all is lost. I’m going through how to bring a mini rose plant back to life in this article. So walk through the steps with me and we’ll revive your mini rose! Let’s start with … Read more
We’d all love to have roses that bloom all year round and just keep on coming back each year. But then what would there be to look forward to? We’d just take blooms for granted instead of being delighted when they do come. But you still want them to bloom every year. So do mini … Read more
Everyone loves miniature roses. Mini roses are precisely scaled, small copies of large roses, with all of the colors, shapes, textures, and, in some cases, the fragrance of full-size roses. But do mini roses need to be pruned? That’s what I’m going through in this article. Here’s the quick answer first… Mini roses ideally should … Read more
Can miniature roses be planted outside? Often we think of miniature roses as an indoor plants. But can miniature roses be planted outside? That’s what I’m going through in this article. Here’s the quick answer, then we’ll get into more details… Yes, miniature roses can be planted outside. In fact, they perform best when grown … Read more
None of us like to think we’re adding plants into our yard that attract unwanted visitors. Snakes are generally regarded as unwanted visitors. So when it comes to roses … do roses attract snakes? This is what I’m going over today. Roses will only attract snakes indirectly. Snakes focus on food and mating. If a … Read more