Once the first winter freeze has hit, you will want to take protective measures to keep your rose plants safe through the ...

Fall is the time to begin preparations for winter weather. Winter can be harsh on some varieties of roses, and gardeners need to plan ahead to protect them from freeze-thaw cycles, temperature ...

Gardening experts suggest that instead of fertilizing, a thick layer of mulch should be applied around rose bushes to protect them from the harsh winter weather and now that we're in January, it's a ...

Lightly pruning roses in fall helps protect them from wind, snow, and ice. Prune in mid-to-late fall. Use clean, sharp tools to remove diseased or dead wood and shorten tall canes. Avoid heavy pruning ...

Experts highly recommend mulching roses for winter. Mulch around the base insulates roots from damaging freeze-thaw cycles. Cold areas need extra soil and mulch, while warmer areas require only a thin ...