Planting a potted shrub rose in the ground is one of the simplest ways to enrich a garden with beauty, fragrance and seasonal interest. Given a suitable position, it will settle naturally into its surroundings and bring pleasure with every passing year.

Allowing the right amount of space between roses is one of the quiet secrets of a well-balanced garden. When shrub roses are planted too closely together, the border can quickly feel crowded as the plants mature. Planted too far apart, however, and the planting may appear sparse, with bare patches of soil between each rose.

Training a climbing or rambling rose allows you to direct the growth of your roses for even coverage. However you decide to grow and train your climber or rambler, it will need tying-in to secure it to the support structure. Training climbers or ramblers up structures, such as arches or fences, brings blooms up to eye level, creating a splendid floral feature.