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
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
Mini roses can be once bloomers or continuous bloomers, but regardless of the variety, how do you keep mini roses blooming? To keep mini roses blooming at their full capacity and in a healthy and sustainable manner, will require some basic – but regular – maintenance. Which essentially falls into proper sunlight, sufficient watering, deadheading … Read more
Mini roses not blooming is an issue I’ve had myself, and others ask me about. Truth is roses are not as hard to grow as most other plants. But they do have their occasional issues. So here I’m going through some of the issues you’re likely to face to answer “mini roses not blooming”. Let’s … Read more
We would all like our roses to bloom quickly, and for the longest period of time. But actually, when do roses bloom? And how long do they bloom? Based on your growing zone, or country. That’s what I’m going through today. To start off here’s a quick answer, then we’ll get into more details… Roses … Read more
Do mini roses need full sun? That’s probably the question you’re asking and that’s what I’m going to tackle in this post. Let’s start with a brief answer, then we’ll get into more details. Ideally, mini roses need full sunlight for 6+ hours. Morning sunlight before noon is preferable, as it is less intense. Under … Read more