Quick Tip: I recommend a balanced rose fertilizer, such as 10-10-10, for most roses during the growing season. It gives your roses the nutrients they need for healthy growth and blooms. Choose...

Asters bring bright color to your garden in late summer and fall. Like most plants, though, they can run into trouble. Knowing what to look for helps you catch problems early. The most common...

Asters are one of my favorite flowers for adding color to the garden in late summer and fall. They’re easy to grow, and with a little care, they can bloom for weeks. Feeding them the right way is a...

The best soil for roses is loose, rich soil that drains well and has a slightly acidic pH of 6.0 to 6.5. That gives your roses room to grow without leaving their roots in soggy soil. I’ll help...

Water established roses deeply about once or twice a week, and water new roses more often while their roots grow. That’s a useful starting point, but your soil gets the last word. I check the...

Most roses need at least six hours of direct sun each day to grow well and bloom freely. I’ll help you spot the light your garden gets and choose a place where your roses can thrive. Morning sun...