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Give the rose suitable annual companions to enhance its beauty. That list is a very long one, and includes most any sun-loving annual flower, from petunias and geraniums, to marguerite daisies and ...

Learning how to grow roses properly is easier than you might think, and super rewarding, too. While they can be a bit of an investment, their beautiful blooms are some of the best, and with the right ...

Gorgeous, fragrant roses are highly desirable and a favorite among gardeners. Although healthy rose bushes can provide beautiful blooms for years, they are often challenging to grow. The trick to ...

When it comes to planting roses, many people may dream about an elaborate backyard garden featuring many varieties of roses. But for some, the only type of garden they can realistically grow is in ...

Also, Master Gardener Bryce Sumner will give the lowdown on growing food in small areas in a talk before the Petaluma Garden Club. They may be water sippers, but even drought-tolerant gardens need TLC ...

Roses need no introduction. But there are so many varieties, requiring so many different levels of care, which is why it's important to factor maintenance and attention into your decision on which ...

Q: I love peonies and would love to grow some of my own, but I don't have much space in my compact, urban backyard. Would it be possible to plant them in containers, to brighten the small patio area?

Maybe you know your watering, pruning, and fertilizing well enough to get your fruit trees and bushes to produce something edible out of a pot. Maybe the bugs won’t infest, and the deer won’t eat ...

This story is part of a package about growing food in containers. Learn how to grow vegetables, fruits and herbs in a contained space. You don’t need land to be a farmer. With the right kind of sun, ...