Roses

Roses are one of those plants that people go crazy for. Articles, books, volumes of books have been written about the best roses, proper growing conditions and pest management. While I like roses, I've never been one to go crazy pruning and pampering rose bushes. I'm more of a plant what grows well in your climate and let it thrive.

That said, a couple of years ago, we planted a rose bush of the far side of the berm. I pounded a trellis into the ground and we let the roses climb their way up. Last year we got a few blooms, but this year it really popped. So, if you like the looks of our rose bush, its pretty much dumb luck. And if you think it looks ratty, don't blame me, I didn't put in a lot of effort.