Roses can fill your garden with lovely blooms whether you grow them in-ground or in containers. But which method is better for you? Here's what you should know.

There are patio roses, such as the Sweet Dream variety, which have been bred specifically for this purpose. Pots must be at least 12 inches deep and John Innes No3 compost is recommended.

Planting bulbs -- Planting annuals and biennials -- Perennials -- Project: summer bedding -- Planting vegetables and fruit -- Planting herbs -- Project: making a hanging basket -- Planting hardy trees ...

Planting Place a layer of broken pots (known as crocks) at the base of the container. Fill pot with your chosen compost to the level of the base of your largest pot - aim to leave a 2cm (0.7in ...

A north facing bed is ideal for roses especially as a feature in front of rooms with ceiling to floor windows. A close planting (30cm apart) of knee high and hip high floribunda and Fairytale roses ...