If you know exactly when to fertilize roses and get the job done at the right time, you will certainly reap the rewards: a show of bigger, better blooms, and healthier plants in the long run. As a ...

Q: When should I fertilize my roses? Is it OK to use fertilizer stakes? They are starting to bud now. A: Fertilize them any time now. They are fertilized sometime toward the end of January when growth ...

Roses are heavy feeders that need plenty of nutrients to produce blooms and healthy foliage. Learn more about how and when to fertilize roses. There's no flower more classic in the garden than a rose.

Most roses require consistent fertilization during the growing season to stay healthy and keep blooming. However, not all types of roses need the same nutrients or amounts at the same time. For ...

Looking for an easy way to improve soil health, deter slugs and prevent fungal diseases for your roses? This kitchen ...

My therapist at the Towers in Ashland asked me about why her roses were losing all of her leaves and most of the blooms on her roses in June of last year. She said to me, "Eric, I have lost so much of ...

Some gardeners believe epsom salt is beneficial for blooming roses. We have better tips on how to keep roses flowering well into the fall.

Summer is finally behind us and we can again enjoy the wonderful weather for which our Valley is famous! With cooler nights and highs staying below 100 degrees, our roses will no longer suffer heat ...

Banana peels add organic matter to the soil, but they don't provide enough nutrients for growing roses. Blood meal, fish emulsion, and bone meal are more ideal fertilizers for all kinds of roses.

Once your lily blooms have faded, you should cut off the faded flower, but don’t cut the tall stem with the foliage. Lilies need the green leaves on that stem to make food for next year’s lily blooms.

It takes a lot of energy for roses to produce flowers year after year and roses are heavy feeders from the soil. Most balanced fertilizers, especially those formulated for roses, contain ...