Rose Growing Beginner Course

Bush, climbing, and shrub types. Repeat vs once-blooming. Beginner-friendly variety recommendations.

Selecting by disease resistance, color, and fragrance. Differences between bare root, potted, and new plants.

Ground vs container planting, soil and organic fertilizer mixes, and avoiding deep planting.

Timing and technique for winter pruning, and horizontal training of climbing roses.

Preventing black spot, powdery mildew, and aphids. Synthetic vs organic pest control.

Timing and amounts for base, top-dress, and post-bloom feeding. Monthly care calendar.