Everyone can grow roses -- A rose for every purpose -- Roses that can stand alone -- Growing roses in harmony with other plants -- Bedding and cutting roses -- Miniature roses -- Climbing roses -- Tree roses -- Roses in containers -- Getting started : buying and planting roses -- The basics of care : food, water, mulch -- Dealing with problems : insect and animal pests, blind shoots, and diseases -- Understanding pruning : when, how, and why -- Preparation for winter : timing and techniques.