Roses are among the most loved flowers, but to grow them healthy and blooming, timing and care are crucial. Right Season to ...

Rose hips are ovaries that carry the seeds for future plants. Since we typically aren't interested in the seed, most gardeners clip them off so that the plant can focus its energies on flowering.

I can tell you that February and March are the best months to plant these roses. Planted early, rose bushes will produce roots into the soil and be well settled when they come into bloom.

“Most modern roses are reblooming so you have flowers from spring to fall, too,” says Kristen Smith, rose evaluation manager with Star Roses and Plants.

How to tell if your rose plant is patented: Look at the plant tag or description. Many of the newer types of roses, such as Knock Outs, are sold under a specific name and are registered with the U ...

So with an encouraging start to the season, it’s a good time to consider planting a rose bush. Container-grown roses can be planted any time, but fall-winter is better for good establishment.

February 12, 2003 / 3:43 PM EST / CBS Not everyone realizes that the late winter months are the best time to plant rose bushes. But P. Allen Smith, on The Early Show, says it is.

How to Grow Roses from Cuttings in 10 Steps Cut a 6- to 8-inch piece from a stem about the size of a pencil in thickness. Trim at a 45-degree angle. Take a few cuttings so you have a better chance ...

Roses are quite easy to grow, especially in USDA Zone 9 (the greater Sacramento area). They love heat, handle frost, tolerate alkaline (high pH) soils, and even deal with poor drainage. Be ready ...

You can dig up the rose’s roots later — no bagging required — and replant. All roses are susceptible to rose rosette disease, but it is manageable if infected plants are speedily dispatched.