All About roses

We often get asked: “Why aren’t my roses flowering right after pruning?” It’s a great question, and one we hear all the time! When JGS Roses completes your pruning, we’re setting your roses up for future growth, not instant blooms. Pruning helps your roses redirect energy into new, healthy shoots, but it takes a little time

What’s the Difference and When to Use Each If you love your roses, you’ve probably heard people talk about “taking cuttings” and “transplanting” – but they’re not the same thing. Both are incredibly useful techniques, yet they do very different jobs in the garden. What are rose cuttings? Rose cuttings are all about creating new

For the best results when it comes to transplanting your roses: If you feel unsure about the timing or how to do this, please call me and I can access each rose, choose the safest time to move it and handle the entire transplant and pruning process for you. John Kelly

The best time to transplant roses in Perth is during the cool winter months, when the plants are dormant and not actively growing. This minimises stress, helps roots re‑establish, and sets roses up for strong spring growth. Ideal months in Perth In Perth’s Mediterranean climate, the prime window for moving established roses is June, July

Roses are often at their best when they are the stars of the bed, with plenty of room around them. Crowding them with other plants can quietly create a whole chain of problems above and below the soil. Firstly, roses are heavy feeders and drinkers. When you pack perennials, groundcovers, or bulbs closely around them,

After a warm Perth summer, autumn is recovery time for your roses. The worst of the heat starts to ease, nights get a little cooler, and your plants finally have a chance to catch their breath. For many rose gardens, this is when tired, sun‑stressed bushes begin to put out fresh, healthy growth again. In

Wanting a good outcome with your roses is completely natural – they’re often the pride of the garden. A great result usually comes from consistent, seasonal care rather than quick fixes. That’s where JGS Roses can make a real difference for you as a rose grower in Perth. Good outcomes start with the basics including

Many people inherit roses when they buy a home, or plant a few because they love the flowers, then realise they’re not quite sure how to look after them. If that sounds like you, you’re exactly who JGS Roses is here to help. We specialise in rose pruning and rose care in Perth gardens, not

What You Need to Be Aware Of Buying your first roses is exciting, but it can also feel a bit overwhelming when you’re not sure what to choose. We look after many roses in Perth gardens and see what works well in our local conditions. That means we can help you avoid some common mistakes

Even with the best intentions, roses don’t always behave the way we want. Weather, soil, watering, age and previous pruning all affect how your roses perform, and sometimes a plant struggles despite your care. There are no guarantees in gardening, but there are ways to give your roses the best chance. At JGS Roses, our