The phrase is not about real gardens or roses; it's a metaphor for things going smoothly in life or a situation. Despite the economic downturn, for Claire, everything in the garden is rosy since she won the lottery.
Pro Tip 2/3
Positive Connotation
The phrase has a cheerful, optimistic tone; use it when you want to express positivity. He just got married and love is in the air; everything in the garden is rosy.
Pro Tip 3/3
Not Literal
Avoid confusion by remembering the phrase is used figuratively and isn’t about actual gardening successes. Since all her children graduated with honors, everything in the garden is rosy for Mrs. Jones.