All About roses

I often get asked when the best time is to prune roses, and here in Perth, the cooler months are ideal. As the weather starts to settle and growth slows down, your roses are ready for a good prune to set them up for a strong, healthy season ahead. Pruning might feel a bit daunting

I’ve always believed that if you look after your roses properly, they’ll reward you for it. Over the years, I’ve spent a lot of time experimenting with different ways to keep my roses healthy, strong, and full of life. That’s what led me to develop my own special “rose juice.” This is something I make

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