Fertilize roses starting in early to mid‑spring, once frost danger has passed and growth reaches ~6 inches. Continue feeding throughout the growing season—after each bloom cycle—with gradually reduced ...

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 ...

I am always wary with formulas but by understanding the chemical symbols of N-P-K on a fertilizer bag, and then applying basic math, I can usually figure out when and how to use fertilizer. Research ...

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 ...

Most of us like to keep our rose care SIMPLE. S is for Spray-free, (or mostly spray-free). I, M, P are for Integrated Management of Pests. L is for Less Is More when it comes to fertilizers. E is for ...

This has been an interesting year for many plants. My roses did fairly well and I had a normal supply of blooms. I have two rose shrubs in the front yard that bloomed. The roses are a dark ...

If you've ever looked up tips and tricks for growing beautiful roses, you've probably seen advice to use kitchen leftovers like coffee grounds and banana peels as fertilizer. But if you had to pick ...

New growth on your roses in March is a reminder that it is time to purchase fertilizer. That sounds easy enough until you face the bewildering number of choices on the nursery shelves: granular or ...