Roses can be pruned in fall or spring—fall helps with shaping, while spring pruning supports fresh growth. In cold zones, stick to light fall pruning to avoid frost damage; in mild zones, heavier cuts ...

As September rolls in, it is time to focus on giving your roses a little TLC for a stunning fall bloom. Just as you mark your calendar for spring pruning on Valentine’s Day, Labor Day is the time to ...

BOSSIER CITY, La. - With spring just around the corner, now is the time for gardeners to grab their pruning gloves and shears. Mark Wilson, an extension agent with the LSU AgCenter, shared his best ...

Ramblers have clusters of smaller flowers just once in the middle of summer. According to Monty, these need little pruning ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Pruning serves a greater purpose than just shaping or tidying up your rose bush. It is important for ...

“Fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose.” – George William Curtis Roses have always been a symbol of love, beauty and warm summer days. You may ask me, why are you writing about roses ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For this guide, we spoke to Nita-Jo Rountree, Seattle-based garden designer and author of Growing Roses ...

Prune rose of Sharon in late winter or early spring—this avoids disease and protects summer blooms. Pruning shapes the plant, improves airflow, and can rejuvenate older bushes if cut back heavily.

If you want strong, healthy rose plants with big, beautiful blooms this spring, winter is the best time to prune them. Don Chapman, a member of the Marin Rose Society and UC Marin Master Gardeners, ...

If you've spent any time gardening, then you've likely heard of the term "pruning" before. This beneficial garden maintenance task is imperative for keeping your beautiful, hard-earned rose bush alive ...

Many of the roses grown in Florida require regular maintenance. Part of this maintenance includes pruning. But gardeners sometimes have a hard time getting up the nerve to cut their rose bushes back.

A guide to plants to prune in February, as an experienced horticulturist highlights seven shrubs, climbers, and perennial plants to prune this month.