Most gardeners admit to having a love affair with roses, but many also say they have problems keeping them in bloom.
Roses do take more time than other common perennials.
Skipping waterings and feedings or failing to control a few pests can mean disaster. But growing a bed of roses is much more rewarding. Plantings can produce an almost continual display of blooms in a wide assortment of colors. The flowers can be left for your enjoyment in the garden or cut for bouquets. Many roses also have the old-fashioned fragrance gardeners remember.