Gardening Expert

The quintessential garden plant is the rose. Roses should feature in every garden and contrary to popular belief they are not difficult to grow.

Roses love a sunny location, so before you plant make sure you position them appropriately. They also don’t like to compete with other plants that take excess nutrients from them. Annuals and perennials are ok but trees and large bushes are not. Avoid planting in windy locations, the petals of most roses are quit delicate and the wind can cause the flowers to dry out quickly. A good idea is to choose a rose that is quit hardy – the older varieties tend to be the best.