Key Points Adding pantry sugar to vases of roses is not recommended because bacteria can build up quickly.Sugar (sucrose) is added to commercial flower food, but that also contains antimicrobial ...

Whether you’re buying fresh cut flowers, or a potted plant for someone special, helping them keep those flowers looking their best can be part of the gift you give this year.

Cut flowers sounded easy when I started gardening. Just plant some flowers and then cut them, right? Well, there is a lot more to it than that. Cut flowers are often grown from specific varieties that ...

Roses are the epitome of romance. The red rose symbolizes love in many cultures. It is a simple and elegant way of expressing your feelings for your loved one. Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to ...

Roses are ideal cut flowers. The best time to cut them is just as the buds are starting to open. Few garden flowers make better cut-flower choices than the rose, and June is the peak month to cut them ...

Our exceptionally long growing season means we typically cut repeat-flowering roses back twice a year. The first pruning is done anytime from late January to mid-February, and the second in late ...