Hints on where to grow roses:

Roses enjoy the right combination of temperature, light, soil type and water. Read about how easy it is. Article coming soon….

Design ideas:

Roses feature in most garden styles. Find some ideas on Formal designs, Victorian design, Modern, Kids Garden, Spanish design, Kitchen Garden, South African,Cottage Garden here.

Roses in informal gardens:

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Mass planting roses:

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Specimen roses as focal points:

Visit this page again soon for stunning images and thoughts on focus roses.

Climbing roses:

A feature in any garden when they flower in mass and are most versatile and resilient plants. See how

Raised & edged beds:

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Under-planting in rose beds:

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Companion plants:

Companion plants are grown for various reasons – they can provide year-round interest in their own right, flower at the same time as the roses, or fill in-between rose flushes. These plants need to be well behaved, have a non-invasive root system, and not ‘flop’ on their neighbours. See the various possibilities here.

Roses in pots:

With good care, roses flourish in pots and containers. Read on how to choose the right rose for the right pot. Read how…..

Inspirational Rose Gardens:

Admire the rose in sorts of settings in some of South Africa’s loveliest, private rose gardens. View images here