If you love the look of a garden brimming with roses but fear that your thumb isn't green enough to grow these reputedly difficult flowers, take heart.
Today there are hundreds of easy-care roses, and they are available in every color, habit, and size.
In Gardening with Roses , respected rosarian Judith McKeon leads you through the principles of designing a garden that celebrates the beauty and elegance of this most beloved flower. You'll also find expert advice on selecting the right rose for your situation, planting and maintaining healthy rosebushes, and combining roses effectively with other plants. Throughout the volume, stunning photographs of roses in full bloom encourage every gardener to try his hand at a rose or two, and make Gardening with Roses a book to savor as well as study.