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, the it is advisable to change the soil . This can be done by taking soil from somewhere in the garden that roses haven;t been grown before , or buying sterilised top soil and using this to grow new roses . If you don;t do this you run the risk of getting what

I have a space in an east facing border I'd like to fill with a shrub rose. I have loads of other roses in my garden, as the soil is perfect for them - heavy, clay, free draining etc. but none in that particular bed. Ideally looking for a white

Can anyone do this ? how do you name a rose for someone For those wanting to dedicate plants in a Internet Linked Memorial Garden, please see:http://mysisterdalesgarden.com/ Reply to Billy Bug and maddieconman:Yes, it is possible to name a rose

of them. Bare-root rose plantSpadeForkBamboo caneGranular fertiliser, such as chicken manureDecember - mid-March 20 minutes for each rose June - AugustDig out a hole in the soil to the depth of a garden spade and the same width. Put the soil to one side

.For those who don't know, the late Graham Thomas was a horticulturist, garden writer and rose enthusiast. Graham was a frequent visitor to David Austin's nursery in Albrighton, in Oxfordshire, and their strong friendship was clearly acknowledged when David

a few  summer flowers from my garden  What lovely pictures.   Your garden must be such a picture of colour in the summer.   Thank you for sharing them with us. By the way, what is the name of the lovely orange-coloured rose? Im sorry i can,t help

, and use a fungicide if necessary.Control dieasesBefore being seduced by a pretty picture, consider which rose is best for your garden. Old-fashioned varieties rarely flower all summer long, while modern ones do. Order bare-root plants in summer

that creates and maintains gardens for children's hospices throughout the country, enabling children and their families to enjoy wonderful gardens and play areas.This is a rose whose name says it all. 'The One & Only' is the perfect rose to give or to grow

into the soil in the garden.More advice on growing rosesSarah Raven's guide to planting rosesPlanting a rambling rose against a tree, with advice from Chris BeardshawPruning a rose bush.Planting a bare-root rose

Hi, I'v got a beautiful rose in the garden that is sadly starting to look a bit sorry for itself and I'm looking to try and replace it but I really want the same rose again and have no idea what it is. Its got the most stunning citrus scent. I