It is. I am in Boise...across the street from my subdivision is a big piece of undeveloped property that’s all sagebrush.
But when I lived in Ogden, before we got here, the house had a smallish yard that had 2 huge spruce (there were about 4 on the property) a very large walnut tree, and a horse chestnut. The fences were covered with wisteria. There had been a rose garden, evidently planted before the walnut got big, but what grew best back there was columbine. Not enough sun for healthy roses.
Now I have sun, and I am getting back to the type of gardening I want to do. And with so little on the lot, I have pretty much a blank slate. It’s fun to get to do all of this from scratch.
Now I have sun, and I am getting back to the type of gardening I want to do.
Yes, roses need sun. Two of mine are shaded part of the day by my lemon tree and just aren't doing all that well. My problem is that I have run out of garden space that is suitable for roses, but it is probably good. I have enough to take care of as it is.
I am a bit disappointed in the Chicago Peace that I planted recently. It just isn't taking off like it should.