Leonardo da Vinci famously mused in the fifteenth century that “we know more about the movement of celestial bodies than about the soil underfoot.” Just as mind-boggling, the U.S. Forest Service tells ...

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 ...

Planted early, rose bushes will grow roots out into the soil of the bed and be well settled in when they come into bloom. Many gardeners, however, will wait until later in April or May when the roses ...

The drought in Coconino County is so severe, many of us cannot dig a hole, even when the soil contains a generous percentage of amendments. It is tempting to carve out a hole, water it once, and plant ...

Close-up of pink roses on a bush - Norman Posselt/Getty Images Roses have a reputation for being difficult plants to grow, requiring clever tricks to thrive in gardens. It's true that they're prone to ...

Recent rains have put a lot of water into our clay-based soils. In situations where the soil lacks good drainage, water does not drain easily, leaving plant roots exposed to moisture. Over time this ...

Autumn is offically here, with daylight hours dwindling and the weather becoming noticeably chillier. Luckily, there is a straightforward method gardeners can use to help roses prepare for autumn and ...