Roses are a garden favorite for a reason. Their lush blooms, signature fragrance, and timeless beauty make them stand out in any space. The University of Missouri Integrated Pest Management Department ...

With a little TLC, you can help them flourish. “Why aren’t my roses blooming?” the gardener wonders aloud. There’s a special kind of disappointment in waiting for your garden to burst into bloom and ...

Because they are permanent pests of rose growers, possibly reducing even the most vigorous bushes to quilts of yellowing, stippled foliage and reduced flowering, spider mites can be a major problem.

Roses need lots of water to thrive, so more water can result in more blooms. Pruning and deadheading spent flowers will direct the plant's attention to flowering more. Feeding the roses plenty of ...