Roses benefit from cold winters, so they can go dormant and reawaken come spring. But it can get too cold and windy. This eco ...

Timing is important in everything including winter protection of roses. Don't jump too quickly but depending on the winter temperatures where you live, protection should usually be provided by early ...

Protect roses in winter by shielding the crown—the most vulnerable part of grafted plants. After the first frost, prune to 2–3 feet, tie canes, water occasionally, and add mulch for insulation. Use ...

We have been blessed by an unusually lovely fall in the northern Great Plains. Unfortunately, the long-range weather forecast promises that all good things must come to an end. Before winter is upon ...

Winter can be tough on rose plants, and this is especially true when the temperatures are extremely low and the winds are strong. Though some rose var.

All roses need some attention going into winter, and there are many methods to provide winter protection. Here are some questions and answers from horticulturists at Iowa State University Extension & ...

Winter is a difficult season for roses. Rapid temperature changes, sometimes as much as 20 to 30 degrees in 24 hours, are very hard on plants. Unseasonably warm temperatures in January and February, ...

Roses that have been fertilized and sprayed for insects and diseases are more likely to escape winter injury than plants that have lost their leaves early in fall due to disease, insects or nutrient ...