Windy winters can weaken rose roots, but the right fall prep helps keep plants steady. A few simple steps now can set the ...

Because of our exceptionally long growing season, we typically cut roses back twice a year in Louisiana. The first pruning is done now in late January to early February, and the second pruning is done ...

This pruning technique helps plants grow fuller, while stimulating and controlling growth, and it can also make the colors of ...

I can think of no other shrub that blooms over such a long season or comes in as many colors as roses. When you factor in their wonderful fragrance, it's not surprising that roses are among the most ...

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 ...

You'll need by-pass shears, a pruning saw for any difficult-to-cut canes and a pair of heavy, preferably leather, gloves to protect yourself from the thorns. The Houston Rose Society recommends ...

The best time to prune rose of Sharon is in late winter or early spring. By pruning at this time, you avoid plant diseases and don't risk losing flower buds, which haven't formed yet. Rose of Sharon ...

Don Kinzler answers questions about the best time to prune a rose bush and cross-pollination. He also gives a reader a recommendation for an evergreen tree that won't grow taller than 25 feet ...

Q: I have not been able to cut back my knockout rose bushes because they have been under snow since January — they still are under about a foot of snow. Is it too late to cut them back? If not, should ...

Pruning roses is a must-do job for spring, but time is running short. Your plants will reward you with beautiful blooms and vigorous health that helps ward off disease. This article provides the ...

A lot of rose bushes require a lot of pruning, but many hands figure to make light work of all that work. It will soon be spring pruning time at the Columbus Park of Roses, 3923 N. High St. in ...