With all the attention on natives and more exotic plants, we sometimes forget how interesting roses are, and how well they fill a garden. They’re incredibly easy to shape and keep healthy with a ...

Yes, there's a point when it is too late to prune roses in the fall if you want to minimize cold damage to your plants. You may be tempted to rein in your roses before winter winds whip through and ...

Q: When should I prune my rose bushes? They never really go completely dormant, in that they keep their leaves and ...

There are so many jobs to do in your yard to prepare for spring that it’s easy to run out of time before they are all completed. However, certain jobs, like pruning roses, must be done at the right ...

If you’re wondering how to prune roses in autumn, there are a few things you need to know before you get started. For one, you shouldn’t be hard pruning roses this season – it’s more about giving your ...

"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 ...

February is traditionally a key month for pruning in the garden. George Washington's Birthday observed (Monday) has long been touted as the day to prune roses, but any time late February through ...

Hey gardeners! Valentine’s day is close at hand…and so is spring! The weather has moderated a bit and become a little more spring-like and who knows, maybe our final round of cold weather has passed.

As we enter the waning days of summer, many of our plants are just plain tired after enduring months of heat — and they’re showing it. Roses are no exception. They tend to get a bit leggy and ...

Jan. 27—Q: I took your advice from your Jan. 22 column suggestions and am trying to be patient. I am amazed that I found the rose bushes planted last spring are starting to show signs of waking up.

Ever looked out at your garden in winter and wondered if you should bother with pruning? It can feel odd to fuss over plants ...