Roses Ideas, Tips & Guides

Imagine a flower arrangement that’s not just blooms but emotions woven together. Curious? Scroll down to know about Sunflower and Rose Bouquet Meaning and some amazing Ideas!

The garden may be in the thrall of autumn, but there is still a fair bit of colour around in patches, with the promise of more to come. Colour is concentrated most in the dahlia beds, where the blooms show little sign of stopping – we, and Jack Frost, know better! There are still roses in bloom, with ‘Strawberry Hill’ the main contender, continuing to delight:

We’re visiting with Anita Drendel today.

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From elegant roses to exotic orchids, hot pink flowers are the showstoppers of the horticultural world, offering an unparalleled combination of drama and elegance.

Claire Margetts is a senior gardener and the National Trust’s first-ever Sissinghurst Scholar, part of an 18-month programme designed to cultivate future head gardeners under Troy Scott Smith. “Vita wrote that ‘climbers are among the most useful plants in any garden’, says Claire. “I couldn’t agree more and could happily extol the virtues of any of the hundreds of clematis and climbing rose forms that adorn the medieval walls, farm buildings, homespun chestnut structures and which grow in the orchard here.” This month, Claire picks ten best climbers that will grow in shade or partial shade, are happy in most soils and are generally hardy.  

Creating a natural privacy screen in the open space of your apartment or a patio can be an effective way to maintain a sense of solitude and block out dust and prying eyes. Here’s a curated list of Tall Plants for Balcony Privacy that also grow wide, offering dense foliage suitable for this purpose.

We’re visiting with Patsy LaHue today.

Best Pink Peony Varieties – These gentle pink petals tell stories of grace and charm, captivating all who wander by. In this article, we’ll explore these peonies’ diverse shades and fragrances!

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Brass is such a versatile material. It can pair well with other metals like gold or cast iron, but it can also contrast nicely with chrome or nickel finishes. If you prefer a shinier look, you can choose a polished version, but if your style leans more antique, you can look for an aged option.

Interior design trends come and go—two-toned kitchen cabinets? As of now, out. Incorporating natural elements? As always, in. But, there's one decorating movement that’s ridden the trend wave for years (and years) now, and we want an answer to its ultimate trendiness: farmhouse design.  After a decade of shiplap walls and barn doors saturating the interior design world, the question remains: is farmhouse still in style? Or, should you set down the distressed wood and try another trend? We asked two design experts for their thoughts. 

Buying bare root plants for the first time can feel a little strange. These are plants sold while they are dormant without any soil around their roots and no rootball of soil. The plants are not sold in containers. What do bare roots on a plant look like? They look like sticks! But, properly planted and cared for, they can grow happily in your landscape.

It is such a gardening triumph to put together a few plants that play nicely together and create a memorable vignette to mark the season. In this episode, Danielle, Carol, and guest Susan Morrison will talk about some plant combinations that look great as the season winds down. Listen in and get inspired to add more winning teams to your late season lineup next year.

What makes Beige Flowers stand out from the other colors are their muted hues, which makes them not only elegant, but a timeless affair in your garden, home, and vases!

From their effortless growth to their understated beauty, these Simple Flowers offer a delightful sensory experience that is surprisingly easy to achieve. Keep reading to uncover these fascinating blooms!

Cindy Strickland has shared on the GPOD before (Gardening for a Friend), and today she’s taking us along to visit a beautiful English garden.

It seems to have been ‘late summer’ for a number of weeks, but now that October is nigh it is probably more appropriate to think of it as autumn. The garden has been winding down, admittedly, and there are signs of colour change in the trees, but there is still much of interest in the garden and the roses are certainly in denial in a late flush of excitement. I have begun cutting back where appropriate, but foliage on most perennials is still luxuriously healthy and the first frost is not yet imminent (early December last year, early November the year before).

The best part of fall is all the holiday decorating opportunities it brings, starting with Halloween. One of the easiest ways to bring some Halloween decor into your home is with garlands.

Welcome to the world of Brown Roses—a mesmerizing realm where tradition meets rarity, capturing the imagination of rose aficionados and novices alike. If the idea of adorning your space with roses that boast velvety shades of cocoa, russet, or even espresso excites you, then you’re in for a treat!

It was in The Pickwick Papers that Dickens wrote the often quoted line: “Kent, sir. Everybody knows Kent – apples, cherries, hops, and women.” The county is still referred to as the Garden of England, even though the amount of fruit traditionally farmed there has declined over the decades. Perhaps it’s still used so widely because some of the country’s most celebrated properties and gardens are to be found in Kent.

It seems like mixing and matching patterns in your home is surely only achievable by a designer. Surely, their expert eye could avoid any pattern-clashing catastrophe. But, thanks to the following insights from designers, you're just a few short steps from understanding how to better weave together different materials in a stylish, sophisticated manner.

With Winchester and its medieval cathedral at its heart, Hampshire is a large county south-west of London. Of its attractions, Highclere Castle, home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon and the filming location of Downton Abbey, draws the crowds, but there is much more to this enchanting region besides.

Chalk cliffs define the coastline of East Sussex, where fossils from the Jurassic period are regularly revealed on the beaches, not least at Beachy Head, site of one of the country’s most famous lighthouses. Inland, the South Downs, rolling chalk hills bounded to the north by a dramatic escarpment, stretch for roughly 70 miles. 

It was in The Pickwick Papers that Dickens wrote the often quoted line: “Kent, sir. Everybody knows Kent – apples, cherries, hops, and women.” The county is still referred to as the Garden of England, even though the amount of fruit traditionally farmed there has declined over the decades. Perhaps it’s still used so widely because some of the country’s most celebrated properties and gardens are to be found in Kent.

With sloping hills that form a dramatic escarpment as they slip into the plain of the River Severn, the Cotswolds, spanning Gloucestershire and parts of Wiltshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire and Oxfordshire, epitomise rural charm. Rivers like the Windrush flow swiftly through pretty villages, gigantic yews fill the yards of churches built in the Middle Ages, and scattered across it are lovely gardens, both grand and modest, all of them embellished with beautiful flowers.

The National Trust has been keeping some of the country's most treasured places safe for over 100 years now, making historic houses and gardens, as well as beautiful landscapes available to visitors. This summmer, take a trip to one of these gorgeous gardens and support their work, while taking in breathtaking displays of flowers, shady woodlands, and tranquil waterways. Opening hours and ticket prices can be found on the website of each garden.

Spider Mums, scientifically known as Chrysanthemum Morifolium, is a delightful addition to gardens, offering a diverse range of captivating colors and patterns. These unique varieties showcase intricate designs and colors, making them stand out in any outdoor setting. Let’s explore some of the most Beautiful Spider Mum Varieties and Colors.

October sees the arrival of colder weather and often the first frosts, as we move towards the season of dark evenings, woolly jumpers and thick, warming soups. Much of the work in the garden this month involves clearing away and preparing for the winter. Tender perennials need to be lifted and potted up, so they can be protected over winter, and summer bedding displays are ready to be composted. Apples, grapes and autumn raspberries are still in season, but any remaining tender crops, such as tomatoes, courgettes and peppers, should be harvested before frosts begin.

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Tired of planting annual vines every spring only to watch them wither away come fall? Fear not, dear gardener! We’ve compiled a list of the most beautiful Perennial Vinesthat will keep coming back year after year, no matter what Mother Nature throws their way!

My taste in plants is not exactly traditional. Somewhere along the line, when my gardening priorities shifted toward sustainability, my passion for pretty things morphed into an appreciation for survivalists. I’m fascinated by the ways in which plants have evolved to withstand voracious herbivores and fluctuating climate extremes. The tougher a plant is, the more I like it.

Snow Roses are evergreen shrubs native to South East Asia that bear beautiful white funnel-shaped blooms. Check out the Best Snow Rose Bonsai Pictures, the Serissa Bonsai tree, to learn more about the plant and why it makes an excellent Bonsai.

These radiant blooms not only enhance your garden’s aesthetic but also offer a host of benefits that extend far beyond their stunning appearance. Read on to know about some stunning Magenta Flowers that will make your garden the envy of your neighborhood.

Plants with leaves as sharp as razor blades. Plants that smell like rotten meat. Plants that will cause severe gastrointestinal problems if ingested. These all sound like great garden additions, right? Let me run right out to the nursery and buy all of these “nasties”! I think you’d be in the minority if that’s what you’re thinking.

On the last Tuesday of August, a vehicle pulled into Providence Farm in McLeansville, North Carolina. Joy Combs had been expecting these guests—they were from the Carolina Great Pyrenees Rescue (CGPR), and they were there to drop off a five-year-old Anatolian Shepherd named Max. Combs planned to work with the rescue to evaluate his behavior with farm animals and help place him in an appropriate home.