BBC Books Alan Titchmarsh How to Garden: Growing Roses

The rose is the nation's favourite flower and never goes out of fashion. In this definitive guide, Alan Titchmarsh shows how to grow and care for roses in your garden. He covers all the essential techniques and provides inspirational ideas for training and planting schemes that will ensure healthy plants and stunning displays year on year.

• A-Z directory of Alan's recommended roses
• Essential techniques for pruning and support
• How to combine roses with other plants
• Suggested roses for all garden situations, including shady and exposed sites
• Comprehensive guide to understanding rose types