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Growing Rose Bushes: A Beginner’s Guide

If you’re just getting started on your rose growing journey, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re about to plant your first rose bush...

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How to Care for Your Rose Bouquet: Tips for Longer-Lasting Blooms

Winter Rose Care Guide: Top Tips for the Best Protection

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Spring Rose Care: Your Guide to Beautiful Blooms

Every year at April & Ashley, the springtime is eagerly anticipated. As temperatures rise and conditions become more favorable, we roll up our sleeves and get to work on our spring rose care routine. Now, we want to share that same routine with you so your roses flourish throughout the season – just like ours do.

Tissue Culture: How Scientists are Eliminating Viruses in Roses

Imagine a world where you never had to worry about viral infections plaguing your precious rose garden. Tissue culture techniques have successfully eliminated viruses in roses for decades. And with cutting-edge developments made by scientists at institutions like UC Davis, more and more virus-free roses are becoming available throughout the US.

How to Plant a Bare-Root Rose Bush in 8 Easy Steps

You may not fall in love with a bare-root rose at first sight. But once it transforms into a beautiful, blooming bush, you’ll be so glad you took a chance on it. Not only is planting a bare-root rose bush an incredibly rewarding experience, but with its compact packaging, it’s also a cost-effective and eco-friendly way to beautify your garden.

Winter Rose Care Guide: Top Tips for the Best Protection

The thought of losing roses to harsh winter conditions is enough to scare off many people from growing them. But while they may look delicate, the truth is – roses are tough and have a strong will to survive. With the proper winter rose care, they’ll get the beauty rest they need to create gorgeous flushes the following spring season.