Roses can be pruned in fall or spring—fall helps with shaping, while spring pruning supports fresh growth. In cold zones, stick to light fall pruning to avoid frost damage; in mild zones, heavier cuts ...
As September rolls in, it is time to focus on giving your roses a little TLC for a stunning fall bloom. Just as you mark your calendar for spring pruning on Valentine’s Day, Labor Day is the time to ...
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. Olga Seifutdinova / Getty Images You may be tempted to rein in your roses before ...
"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 ...
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 ...
This week's garden column includes expert tips for pruning roses, growing hotter peppers and safely caring for houseplants ...
SHREVEPORT, La. - As fall settles in, now is the perfect time to give your Knock Out roses a little attention, according to Jennifer McGimsey of Akin’s Nursery. “These shrub roses, drift roses, and ...
The Old Testament tells us in the book of Ecclesiastes that “to everything there is a season.” This wise saying really resonates with gardeners. We like our seasonal “to-do” calendar because we know ...