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HISTORICAL FACTS: David austin roses - The Untold Story

Monty Don has this beautiful rose growing at Longmeadow – he shares the simple June task he never skips to keep his roses flowering for longer

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Meet The New 'Sir David Beckham Rose' – A Luminous, Starburst Variety Reinventing the English Rose at the 2026 Chelsea Flower Show

David Austin Roses has released a new rose inspired by David Beckham's love for gardening as part of their display at this year's Flower Show

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I used this savvy trick to create my dream rose garden for £20 – now is the time to act to add these romantic blooms to your outdoor space on a budget

I can't wait to see it flourish this summer

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Explore a charming slice of quintessential rural England in a London city garden

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These are the five places you should never plant roses, according to gardening pros

Avoid these areas if you want beautiful blooms from your roses this summer

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First-ever striped David Austin rose debuts at Chelsea Flower Show 2025 in honor of King Charles III

Taking more than a decade to breed and produce, The King’s Rose is a charming delight for the senses

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Easiest flowering plants for summer – 8 pretty picks recommended by gardening professionals

These easiest flowering plants for summer make a stunning impact in borders and pots

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5 superhero blooms to plant in your garden now to keep aphids off your roses, according to garden experts

These powerful plants will help keep your roses free from pests

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This secret gardening ingredient could be the key to stronger rose plants – and even more flowers

Is mycorrhizal fungi worth it? We spoke to the experts to find out...

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7 plants that will make your patio smell gorgeous - the top fragrant picks experts recommend potting up

From aromatic flowers to fragrant herbs

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The best low-maintenance plants for pots for an effortlessly good-looking container garden

Find the best low-maintenance plants for pots and give your garden a new lease of life

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Can you plant new roses in an old rose bed? It isn't the best idea — but here's what you can do to reduce the risk of replant disease

Why some experts warn against planting new roses in an old rose bed

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How to make your own rose fertilizer – 4 expert-recommended methods

Get a fantastic display of blooms, and save some money, with our guide to the best homemade rose fertilizers

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How to Plant Bare Root Roses, and When to do it to Get the Best Results (Psst, It's Now)

It might be cold out but there's never been a better time to plant roses to fill your garden with gorgeous fragrant blooms in summer

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Best plants to cover a wall – 10 ideas for a fabulous sweep of flowers and foliage

Choose the prettiest flowering plants and evergreens to transform a dull wall into a real focal point in the garden

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How to train a climbing rose – expert tips for growing beautiful blooms up a range of structures

Discover the best ways to train climbing roses up supports and tie in delicate stems

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These techniques for landscaping with roses will show off these flowers to perfection

With their abundant blooms, classic good looks and fragrant perfume, roses are a garden landscaping must-have

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