Gorgeous, fragrant roses are highly desirable and a favorite among gardeners. Although healthy rose bushes can provide beautiful blooms for years, they are often challenging to grow. The trick to ...

Much frustration surrounds growing plants in containers outdoors, probably due to exaggerated expectations. If you want safety where container planting is concerned, confine your choices to cacti and ...

When it comes to planting roses, many people may dream about an elaborate backyard garden featuring many varieties of roses. But for some, the only type of garden they can realistically grow is in ...

Everyone loves a rose, and you don't have to be a green-fingered expert to enjoy their beautiful blooms in your garden. Whether climbing, miniature, or something in between, there's a variety for ...

Roses need at least six hours of direct sunlight daily, ideally morning sun. Some shade is beneficial if it's extremely hot. Roses thrive in soil that drains well and has a loamy texture. Avoid ...

FARGO — I was just out in the yard and saw two birds stuck together in a tree. I don’t know much about birds, but I’m guessing they’re velcrows. Speaking of yardwork, there’s a segment of our ...

Stepping outside to a burst of sweet, spicy fragrance mixed with delicate, fringed petals in shades of pink and rose is a wonderful experience on any patio or balcony. Dianthus gratianopolitanus, also ...

My gardening education began with a bean seed in a Dixie cup. A paper cup, a scoop of playground dirt and a sprouting bean seed was supposed to awaken every child’s sense of wonder at the natural ...

Keep your favorite herbs within easy reach for cooking and seasoning by growing them in containers. A few pots set by your door and grill or on the patio, deck or balcony make it easy to include some ...

Improved varieties of roses are now in garden centers. It’s time to look at how these newer roses are different from your Mom’s high-maintenance roses of a few decades ago. Remember when the rose was ...