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 ...

Although roses sometimes don’t go completely dormant, they experience a period of slow growth and partial dormancy in the winter months.

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 ...

"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 ...

While you can just lop your rose bushes down to the ground, learning how to prune them the right way can help you shape them for the future. With all the attention on natives and more exotic plants, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Welcome to our gardening adventure, let’s grow it together! “A rose does not answer its enemies with words, but with beauty.” – Matshona Dhliwayo This is the month to start pruning and shaping your ...

Nothing adds beauty to a garden like a healthy rose bush and with Rose Awareness Week beginning on Monday, June 17, now's the time to focus on it. That's because doing so will see your roses reward ...

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.

"Whilst some dormant perennials, such as buddleia, roses, lavender and summer-flowering spirea will all benefit from being ...