Roses

From the experts at Kings Plant Barn What should I do after my moth orchid has finished flowering? Once the orchid has stopped blooming, trim the flower stem down to a healthy node. Nodes are small bumps along the stem. Look for the node closest to the lowest flower on the stem and make the […]

The enduring love affair we have with roses is strong. From the best smelling to the thornless, here’s our top 21 picks of the bunch Fossil evidence shows the rose to be an ancient flower – about 35 million years old, in fact. From Central Asia it spread throughout the northern hemisphere – America, Europe, […]

If you’re gifting roses this Valentine’s, or perhaps are the lucky recipient, here’s how to make sure they sit pretty in their vase for as long as possible Rebecca Jones from Feel Good With Flowers says, if cared for properly, your roses should last anywhere from seven to 10 days. Here she shares her tips […]

There’s a reason why the roses have stood the test of time and remain a classic choice. Here are some tips for arranging and growing your own Roses: Why these classic flowers will always be on trend Flower trends come and go but cut roses are always a classic choice. Here we have featured ‘Wedding […]

Behind this former bank in Eltham, Taranaki is a “secret garden” filled with cottage flowers, roses and much more A rose-filled garden in an old bank in Eltham, Taranaki Barbara Valintine calls the space behind her home in a former bank building in Eltham, her secret garden. The building’s high walls are softened by black fig […]