Roses, the reigning monarchs of Southern gardens, come in all colors, sizes, and shapes. From classic heirloom roses to new hybrids, small shrubs to climbing vines, or miniature potted roses, there ...

"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." Or would it? This memorable line from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" actually had very little to do with the scent of roses and more to do with ...

I have looked after all types of roses during my time as a professional gardener. From the blousy, deeply fragrant blooms of 'Gertrude Jekyll', to the pink perfection of 'The Generous Gardener', ...

If you’ve ever picked up a rose bouquet from the grocery store or sniffed at the options in a florist’s shop, you might have been disappointed by the lack of scent in those beautiful blooms. With ...

As a professional gardener, when my clients want to plant flowers near a patio, they often go for easy-care annuals that can be grown in containers. But if your space allows it, you should also ...

“If you don’t know where you are going, you are going to end up somewhere else.” This sage adage, credited to Yogi Berra, pinpoints the importance of planning. If you are a novice gardener and you ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: photo by Bill Koplitz / Getty Images Timing is essential when planting roses. If a rose bush is planted at the wrong time ...