A couple of days before Mother's Day, there was a day to celebrate in the world of horticulture. Friday, May 9, was National Knock Out Rose Day. This is the first year this day has been recognized.

Roses, long a gardener's favorite and our country's National Flower, still suffer from the reputation of being hard to grow. In reality, many modern roses like 'Knock Out' are robust, long-lived, ...

There are many ways to propagate roses, from taking cuttings to layering and grafting, or even growing from seed. There is no definitive method – each has its pros and cons. Try the different options ...

Propagating roses from cuttings in late spring or early summer lets you easily grow more blooms for your garden. Choose semi-hardwood stems, dip them in rooting hormone, and plant them in moist soil ...

KNOCKING YOUR SOCKS OFF: The Pink Knockout or Rosa ‘Radcon’ is a member of the Knockout family of roses, which require little maintenance. “Celebrate endings—for they precede new beginnings.” – ...