Roses do not have thorns; they have prickles. But there ARE “thorns” in the rose garden. Their names are botrytis, black spot ...

Today's modern rose bushes are as easy to grow as any other shrub. Plant them in a good spot and they'll last for years.

Composting at home has some big benefits and is a great way to recycle green waste to reuse it in your own garden. There are, however, some dos and don'ts when it comes to what can go in compost ...

The spiky outgrowths of a rose stem are called “prickles,” and are biologically distinct from the stiff, woody thorns of other plants. Prickles are a remarkable example of evolution repeating ...

They’re not the only plant to have this defense mechanism ... Contrary to pop culture references, roses do not have thorns, which are the sharp woody points of certain shrubs and trees ...

KADImages via Getty Images Every rose has its thorns, and other common plants like rice, raspberries and blackberries also sport sharp spikes. Botanically, these pointed defenses are known as ...

Multiflora roses are in bloom, outcompeting native plants while providing minimal ecological benefits to local wildlife.

yielding a rose without thorns. In natural settings, prickles defend plants against grazing herbivores. But under cultivation, edited plants would be easier to handle — and after harvest ...

“Roses are beautiful, but the thorns are what make the rose beautiful ... but the two quickly bonded over their shared love for plants and flowers. After foster care, money troubles persisted ...