Roses Ideas, Tips & Guides

We grew the Rambling Rose Ghislaine de Feligonde in our Cheshire garden, but surprisingly its performing at its best right here in Fife.

Elevate your garden design by growing Shrubs that Climb. These versatile plants bring vertical beauty, vibrant colors, and captivating blooms to create a stunning and dynamic landscape.

Explore a delightful selection of the Best Free Crochet Flower Bouquet Patterns! Get inspired and create stunning floral arrangements with our curated collection and transform yarn into beautiful blooms and add a touch of handmade charm to your space.

Coffee grounds are great for nitrogen-loving plants. Using it in the soil helps in reducing plant diseases and pests while improving water retention. Let’s have a look at the Houseplants That Love Coffee.

Do Hummingbirds like Mandevilla? Find out if these tiny birds are attracted to the beautiful blossoms of this tropical vine and how you can grow them in the garden!

Hellebores are unique flowering plants with distinct colors and shapes. If you want to include them in your garden, select a unique specimen from theBest Types of Hellebores Varieties displayed below!

When it comes to selecting flowers for your garden or floral arrangements, the color gray (or grey) is not often the first choice that comes to mind. But, you can consider adding some of these plants to your collection to create a beautiful and unique floral display. In this article, we will explore some of the Best Gray Flower Names that you should consider adding to your collection.

Yellow roses, in particular, are a popular choice for gardeners and flower enthusiasts alike, and it’s no wonder why. In this article, we’ll explore the Yellow Rose Meaning and introduce you to some of the Best Varieties of Yellow Roses out there.

The beauty of bonsai lies in the fact that it allows the grower to create a unique, artistic expression of a tree. Check out these Best Brazilian Rain Tree Bonsai Pictures which will definitely allure everyone to your home.

It’s the month of June, which means it’s time to celebrate all the wonderful June babies out there! And what better way to honor them than by exploring the vibrant and stunning world of June Birth Month Flowers? From classic and romantic to bold and exotic, June’s flowers have something for everyone!

 Whether you’re planning a Hawaiian-themed party or looking for the perfect flower to adorn your garden, you can’t go wrong with these stunning blooms. So, put on your lei and join us as we explore the Best White Hawaiian Flowers that will leave you feeling enchanted and mesmerized.

Native to the woodlands of North America, Heucheras are praised for their ruffled and colorful ornamental foliage. Known for their fall colors, during spring and summer, their nectar-rich flowers attract both butterflies and hummingbirds! You can plant them in borders, beds, woodland gardens, groundcover, or in containers as well!

Roses are easy to grow and maintain as long as you keep the basics in mind. The best part is, they can be multiplied easily and this way, you can have many of them in your garden and home! Let’s have a look at How to Grow Roses from Cuttings!

Here are the Best Christmas Flowers that will be an adorable addition to your home, lending a floral charm to your room decor. They will also make for wonderful gifts.

When it comes to select a perfect, thoughtful birthday present for your loved one, nothing can beat the fresh and fragrant beauty of gorgeous flowers packed in a bouquet. The idea to offer flowers as a gift never gets old. To make it easy for you, here’s an article featuring theBest Happy Birthday Flowers for a gorgeous present!

When it comes to beauty, roses simply stand out from the rest–the most popular flower around the world. If you too love these elegant blossoms, this article is for you.

Start preparing for the spring season in advance by doing the necessary changes in your garden in late winter. Read on the article to follow these essential measures for Preparing your Garden for Spring.

Apples are a beloved fruit that comes in a wide variety of flavors, textures, and sweetness levels. Among them, some apple varieties are particularly renowned for their exceptional sweetness, offering a delightful and satisfying snacking experience. Here are some of the sweetest apple varieties you should try.

Recycle a tetra pak or juice carton to make a cool DIY flower vase from it. It won’t cost you a dime and your decor item will be ready. Keep a fresh cut flower in it or use a faux flower, it will look beautiful.

From traditional to modern designs, bows, and blooms to decorations and pine cones, these Grapevine Wreath Ideas are sure to make a statement on any door or wall.

I admit it, I’m greedy. I don’t want to see the flowers on my lilac bushes and clematis vines go. I cling to them desperately, a sense of heaviness in my heart when they start to fade.I know, not at all zen, but I can’t help it. They a

Rosa not-so-Viridis I am fond of this strange mutant rose, but for some reason this year the flowers aren’t green.  I don’t know whether this is  further mutant behaviour, or a response to the weather but it still makes a great picking flower and is guaranteed to attract comment if I put it in a vase.

Now that I have more time for gardening, I’m reassessing some parts of the garden to see if I can make improvements.  First for this treatment is the Lower Garden in front of the old part of the house.  It is tucked away in a corner and always seems to be bottom of the list for attention.  As a result, although it does look lovely in spring, it is pretty unsatisfactory for the rest of the year and is in need of replanting. The two  New Da

As someone with a bit of an obsession about plants and gardening, I do love looking at botanical details in major artworks – Madonna and Child paintings often have recognisable plants growing in the foreground – I saw clover, violets, daisies, roses and dandelions and some less recognisable plants too, of which I particularly liked this little plant in a painting at the Accademia in Venice. And on a day trip to Padua to se

Chateau du Rivau This small chateau at Lemere near Chinon is set amongst fields of corn and surrounded by fourteen different themed gardens. It is part medieval and part Renaissance and has the classic turreted towers of a fairy tale castle that charms rather than intim

The Odd Splash of Colour Amongst the Green There’s always a lull in the borders at this time of year when the roses go over and the late summer colour is still in the wings. This is especially true this year when foliage definitely predominates over flowers, but I have got the odd good corner.

Looking Good in the Garden at the End of October Rose Graham Stuart Thomas always seems to send up a few perfect blooms in October and November The ever gorgeou acer has deepened in colour for a final flourish before the leaves fall Cosmos flowers keep on coming – they are remarkable plants – they are about to enter their 6th month of flowering Flowers for a friend – it is amazing what can be found for a posy even in a garden that is largely drained of colour

If you want the ease of maintenance and the beauty of flowers then nothing beats the absolutely charming blooms of these succulent houseplants! Feast your eyes with the most Beautiful Kalanchoes on Instagram!

Coneflowers are known for their striking beauty and vibrant colors. Their large, showy petals and cone-shaped centers make them a stunning addition to any garden. Also called Echinacea, here are various Types of Coneflower Varieties you can grow.

 Bright flowers are a great choice for adding a cheerful touch to any garden. In this article, we’ll highlight some of the Best Yellow Perennial Flowers that will bring sunshine to your garden year after year.

The advantage of returning to Rome for a second time is that we had ticked off all the main sights during our first, foot-weary visit a few years ago. This time we could escape the milling throng and get a feel for Rome beyond the tourist madness. Staying on the other side of the Tiber from most of the action – in the Trastevere District – meant it was quieter, greener and a lot more relaxing. And who wouldn’t be charmed by a b&b called Buonanotte Garibaldi? Hidden behind concealing gates in a wall, its rooms were arranged around a cool, quiet courtyard garden that was patrolled by the Noa the resident dog. Star Street Performer was un

I’ve just been for my first outing with the East Sussex group of the Cottage Garden Society. The nursery and garden are tucked down a lane near Etchingam in deeply rural countryside and has been on my list to visit for some time. It was a jolly event (includin

Listen, I adore roses, but even I can admit that categorizing these plants has gotten a little bit, shall we say, confusing.I mean, a “shrub” is a group classification, but al

Rusts are fungi that will not kill their hosts, although they sure make them suffer. There is even a term for pathogens that require living hosts: biotrophs (in contrast to necrotrophs, pathogens that kill their host and live off the dead tissue).Think Gloria Gaynor – your plants will survive! However, repeated infections of this pat

The pheasant eye narcissus have really multiplied this year and I love the way these late-flowerers look among the ferns and the bluebells. The tiers