Do I need manure to grow good roses?
No, you don't need manure. Roses are very hungry [...]
How do I keep roses flowering for as long as possible?
The simple answer is dead-head them – either by snapping [...]
How do I prune a standard rose?
Pruning standard roses is simple, just prune as a bush [...]
I have been told that a rose with seven leaves is a sucker – is this right and how do I deal with it?
This is partially true but do not rely on this [...]
I have planted a border with ground cover roses, how do I prune them?
Pruning ground cover roses is simple – just trim/prune to [...]
Do I have to plant roses in a bed by themselves?
Roses don't have to be grown in beds by themselves. [...]
Will planting garlic with my roses keep aphids away?
For many years planting certain types of plants with others [...]
I’m looking for old fashioned roses that flower all summer and autumn – what can you suggest?
Most old fashioned roses have a single big flowering session [...]
Why don’t modern roses smell like the old fashioned roses?
It's a myth that modern roses don't smell like old [...]
Can you grow roses in pots?
Roses grow very well in containers. Always use John [...]
