By Kathleen Gresham
William Shakespeare wrote, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, By any other name would smell as sweet.” From the days of Romeo and Juliet to modern times, the red rose has been synonymous with love.
There are many famous red rose varieties, from the red rose of Lancaster, which is [...]
Rose shrubs hardy and versatile. They can be planted alone or as hedges. They can provide a measure of privacy, discourage casual intruders, hide unsightly features in your yard or surroundings, or provide a beautiful background for low-growing plants. All that and beautiful roses, too.
By Melanie Tommasello
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There are few flowers that hold the allure and enchantment of a rose. They grow wild in almost all parts of the world and have been hybridized and cultivated to an overwhelming 7,500 varieties.
They grow in short or tall bushes, climb walls, fences, and terraces, and appear in long-stemmed bouquets. Old World [...]