"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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Learning how to prune a rose bush can seem like a daunting landscaping chore, but with the right ...

Many of us will be celebrating Valentine’s Day by providing a special someone in our lives with a gift. We often bestow gifts on loved ones as an expression of caring for them, choosing items that don ...

To look their best each fall, roses need a light pruning around Labor Day. (Contributed Photo) As September rolls in, it is time to focus on giving your roses a little TLC for a stunning fall bloom.

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 ...

The rose has once again been voted the world’s favorite flower, and not just for Valetine’s Day bouquets. Rose bushes are an unmatched feature in landscapes and perennial flowerbeds, and with the ...

Yes, the extra-cold weather has been hard on the garden, but it is best now to be patient. Do not prune back frost damage until March. Mother Nature often stages amazing comebacks. Plus, if another ...

As the chill of winter approaches, green thumbs are being reminded to give one common plant some much-needed attention to ensure its splendid bloom in the coming year. Garden maintenance is a ...

Q: A houseguest has complained that the thorns from a tall climbing rose scratch the windowpane on a windy winter night. I realize roses should not be pruned until early spring. Would it bother too ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Mastering the art of pruning your rose bushes doesn't have to be an intimidating task. With the right ...