As one of the oldest flowers cultivated by humans, roses come in many varieties, meaning there are many compact options ...

Finding the best shrub roses takes a bit of research. A cross between certain species of roses and modern bush varieties, shrub roses are hardier and larger than traditional bush roses. Most of them ...

"The time for gardeners to trim their roses is throughout the blooming season and should continue regularly," writes ...

The rose may be an icon, but it often gets a bad reputation as a plant that demands a lot of care. In reality, many roses are landscape-worthy shrubs that don’t require constant devotion. Some of the ...

Roses are among the oldest flowers in cultivation, although many have earned a reputation as fussy or difficult to grow. Some of the newer shrub rose hybrids, however, are disease-resistant, carefree ...

Hershey Gardens operations manager Jamie Shiffer says shrub roses come in a wide variety of colors and typically bloom from early June until a hard frost. The gardens' crew tends 5,600 roses in 275 ...

Pruning shrub roses is important to keep them healthy and looking beautiful for blooming next year, and one gardening expert has explained the best time to do it. Winter is a time when the garden ...

Why my Knock Out roses don’t have a fighting chance.

Q: Last fall I didn't cut back my 'Knock Out' roses. They're pretty tall now, and I'm wondering if it's too late to cut them. If not, how far back should I cut them? A: Now is actually the best time ...

Roses, hydrangeas, azaleas and peonies are among the outdoor flowering plants recommended for Mother’s Day gifts.