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Danielle Sherwood

Danielle is an avid gardener and rose enthusiast originally from the Pacific Northwest. She now gardens in the high desert of Washington State. She is a certified Master Gardener and comes from a long line of professional gardeners. Danielle is an advocate for planting keystone native species and is an expert in growing roses.

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Is Epsom Salt Good or Bad For Roses?

Have you heard that Epsom salt is the secret to growing beautiful roses, but wondering about the truth behind the claim? In this article, rose enthusiast and gardening expert Danielle Sherwood gets to the bottom of the controversial topic of Epsom salt and growing roses.

Spent coffee grounds being applied to the base of a rose bush.

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Are Coffee Grounds Good or Bad For Roses?

Are you wondering if your spent coffee grounds could be useful in the garden? A hotly debated topic, sources vary on whether coffee grounds are good or bad for roses. In this article, rose enthusiast and gardening expert Danielle Sherwood examines the common advice that coffee grounds in the garden will give you bigger, better roses.

Pink roses climbing on a trellis in the garden

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31 Beautiful Climbing Roses for Trellises and Arbors

Are you considering adding a climbing rose to your garden? Climbing roses add drama and romance and make the most of vertical space. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares 31 of her top climbing roses to fit all garden styles, with names and pictures of each!

Bright pink rose growing in garden with light pink petals and streaks

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15 Tips For Growing Beautiful Roses This Season

Getting started growing roses can be intimidating. Luckily, their fussy reputation is exaggerated! Armed with knowledge of their basic needs, any gardener can grow beautiful roses. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares 15 of her top tips for gorgeous blooming roses!

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13 Beautiful Orange Rose Varieties for Vibrant Garden Color

Are you drawn to the energy and vibrancy of orange in the garden? If you want a garden full of optimistic orange, there are some stunning roses you need to check out! In this article, expert gardener and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares her top orange roses for beautiful and lively garden color.

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Rose Growth Stages: How Fast Do Roses Grow?

Are you wondering how long it will take your rose seedling or bare-root plant to grow into a large, blooming bush? Roses grow quite quickly, but there is a lot of variability depending on variety and age at transplanting. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood walks you through the stages of a rose’s growth cycle.

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How and When to Prune Rose Bushes This Season

Are you wondering when and how you should prune your roses? There are some basic guidelines for rose pruning, but sometimes you need to keep variety and growth habit in mind. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood walks you through 7 essential rose pruning basics, and tells you how to set your roses up for a healthy and vigorous blooming season!

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17 Miniature Rose Varieties for Compact Garden Spaces

Are you looking to make the most of a small garden or patio space? Miniature roses, with lots of colorful blooms on a compact plant, might be the solution for you. Often mistakenly discarded as annuals, miniature roses are just as hardy and long-lived as their full-size counterparts. In this article, expert gardener and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares her top miniature roses for small garden spaces.

Bare root roses at garden center wrapped in green plastic at the base of the rose canes.

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Are Bare Root Roses Worth Buying & Planting?

Have you been tempted by the plastic-wrapped bare-root roses at your local big box store? You may be wondering if they’re as great of a bargain as they seem. In this article, rose enthusiast and gardening expert Danielle Sherwood looks at the pros and cons of buying what are known as “body bag roses” to help you decide if they’re a bargain or a bust!

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17 Heat Tolerant Roses That Thrive in Warm Climates

Do you need a rose that can stand up to the heat? Gardeners in hot climates know that growing roses when temperatures soar can be a challenge. Fortunately, there are some rose varieties that tolerate heat better than others. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares a list of roses known for looking good despite hot summer temps.

Winter Sown Brassicas in Container With Seedlings

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How to Winter Sow Brassicas in 7 Easy Steps

Are you feeling the winter gardener blues? We have the cure with an easy way to get gardening now- even if winter is still raging outside. Especially useful for cold-hardy brassicas, you can winter sow now for healthy seedlings that won’t require hardening off in spring. In this article, gardening expert Danielle Sherwood explains what you need to know to get a jump start on the season with winter sowing!

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27 Fragrant Rose Varieties to Grow This Season

The beauty of roses makes them garden-worthy. Their famous fragrance puts them over the top. If you love strongly scented roses, you’ll want to fill your garden with this list of roses with intense perfume. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood outlines her list of the top most fragrant roses to grow in the garden!