Growing roses in Houston Texas

Aug 43 min read

Koko Loko Rose Review (2024 updated)

This mauve beauty is not only unique, but a stunner in every way. If you're thinking about adding Koko Loko rose to your garden, you're...

Aug 44 min read

Fertilize Your Roses - The Right Way

Young roses especially ownroot and band (baby) roses will take time to grow and bloom. They prioritize in growing root system first before p

Aug 41 min read

Earth Angel rose (updated August 2024)

These are photos of Earth Angel rose (Kordes) during different season in Houston, TX.

Aug 41 min read

My message to you, new rose gardeners

My top reason for growing roses is to be able to cut them to make my own arrangements.

Aug 43 min read

Distant Drums Rose Review - Updated July 2024

Distant Drums rose is gorgeous in every stage of its bud to bloom cycle. Its color is hard to describe, but a blend of reddish pink on the o

Jul 192 min read

Summer to Fall Series: From Burns to Blooms 1

For many rose gardeners, it is not easy to care for your garden on hot days or look at your roses with heat/pest and disease damage...

Jul 48 min read

Is a no-spray method for you and your roses?

The no-spray rose gardening method is NOT for everyone. In the past year or 2, there seems to be an increase in the no-spray method for...

Jul 21 min read

Top Cream, Quicksilver & Prairieview Prince roses planted in spring 2024 - how do they do by summer?

Interesting observation on the 3 roses that were planted in spring of this year. Note that this is NOT a thorough rose review or to judge...

May 255 min read

I completely change my rose care routine after my latest discovery

Like many, I initially got into rose gardening because of the beauty of the roses and the hope/desire to de-stress from daily life with...

Mar 133 min read

Growing roses in clay soil, my favorite shovel & tips when preparing a hole to plant your rose

Tell me your secret - What is your least favorite part of growing roses? Mine has to do with digging holes! To my defense, digging...

Feb 182 min read

When to buy & plant your roses in the hot & humid Southern states

With roses available everywhere from local nurseries, Home Depot, Lowe's, grocery stores like HEB and many more places, the question you...

Feb 155 min read

Starting a Cut Flower Garden

Raise your hand if you love flowers! I know all of you just did, because why else would you be reading a blog post on a flower grower’s...

Dec 29, 20234 min read

3 Approaches to enjoy your rose gardening more in 2024

As we are counting down to the new year, I'd like to share approaches to enjoy your rose gardening more in 2024 based on my lessons...

Nov 13, 20235 min read

My Favorite Roses - The 2023 Summer Edition

This past summer certainly is one of the hottest and toughest years to garden (or do any outdoor activities). Surviving on those dog days...

Jun 8, 20232 min read

Upcoming Rose Reviews, here's the list

It has been a LONG time since I did my last rose review. I have to admit that it feels dreadful at times to prepare a blog post although...