Roses

Pruning The Garden in Winter

  As for me, I believe that pruning is without doubt the biggest (dreadfulest) but most important job in the […]

Climbing Wonders

  Climbing Wonders In the heat of the summer, here in the Midwest, many of the most beautiful, flowering garden […]

What Is The Best Potting Mix for Potted Shrubs?

“I will be planting shrubs in containers. Which potting mix between Fafard and Black Gold would be the best choice […]

Do Old Coffee Grounds And Tea Leaves Help Gardens?

  “Are sprinkling used coffee grounds around flowerbeds or tree and shrubs a good idea?  We have our neighbor dogs […]

How Do You Transplant an Old Rose?

“I have a 40-year-old rose bush that used to be a foot away from the foundation of my home that […]

When Is The Best Time to Prune Roses?

“When is the best/latest date I can cut back roses?” Question from Joseph or Milwaukie, Oregon Answer: Late winter is […]