Which State Grows the Most Roses? The state of California is the answer to which state grows the most roses in the US. Some 60% or thereabouts of U.S. grown roses are produced in California. However, in terms of roses grown and then sold for Valentine’s Day in the U.S., then we’re looking at South…
What’s the best fertilizer for Knock Out roses? Best fertilizer for Knock Out roses: Knock Out® roses can do well without any fertilizer application. Even more so if you regularly supply garden compost to the surrounding soil. If you do wish to provide your Knock Out roses with an occasional boost, first you should…
When should I plant roses in Massachusetts? I’ll tackle the timing of when to plant roses in Massachusetts in just a bit, down below. But first, here’s something that many gardeners around the country are unaware of. Gardeners in New England and in cooler regions of the US often ask the question: “Why are…
When should you plant roses in Louisiana? When to Plant Roses in Louisiana – Gardeners in Louisiana and elsewhere frequently hang on until April and also May before they buy roses that are in bloom. After which these roses are planted in the garden. It makes sense to do that. After all, who doesn’t wish…
When to Plant Roses in Kentucky When to Plant Roses in Kentucky – For bare-root roses (roses sold in bare-root form and without a container) the best time for planting is when the roses are dormant. And when would that be in Kentucky? Anytime from mid-fall (or perhaps earlier depending on how the temperatures are…
When do I plant roses in Houston? When to Plant Roses in Houston – from late January through to late February it’s the ideal time to be planting roses in Houston, and in southern Texas in general. It’s still cold in late January in Houston but the majority of roses that are suited to the…
When do I plant Knock Out roses in Georgia? When to Plant Knock Out Roses in Georgia – The first Knock Out rose was introduced in 2000. It was bred by William Radler, a resident of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Apparently, Mr. Radler labored for 15 years in his basement to come up with what eventually was…
Take your choice – bare-root roses or container-grown roses. Both of them can be planted in the spring. Bare-root roses should be planted in spring. Container-grown roses can be planted anytime during the growing season. If you do plant in the spring you might be fortunate (very fortunate in the case of bare-root roses) to…
When do I plant roses in Seattle? When to Plant Roses in Seattle – In Seattle, as is the case in any state, you should aim to plant roses – either new roses or roses that are transplanting from one place to another in your garden – when they are dormant. That period of dormancy…
When do I plant roses in Indiana? When to Plant Bare-Root Roses in Indiana If you buy bare-root roses they need to be planted when they are still dormant. That, in Indiana, would be in early spring. As soon as you get your bare-root roses unwrap them (assuming they are wrapped) and plant them as…
