The garden is probably not looking its best this month, especially with the rain and heavy winds, as it dips slowly under the protection of winter’s duvet, only to reveal itself again in the spring.

English gardens are typically known for their traditional rose bushes, found in most of the country’s flower beds. So to do the iconic (and national!) flower justice, every rose owner should know ...

Pruning roses is an essential aspect of plant care. Though the shrubs' sharp thorns can make the process feel quite daunting, ...

Roses are a British classic found in many gardens across the country. Preparing these bright flowers for summer is best done during the colder months of the year when many other plants are also ready ...

"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 ...

PRUNING roses helps to remove dead or diseased parts of the flower, which will keep the buds blossoming and looking healthy. The majority of rose pruning is best done just before spring, after the ...

PRUNING roses helps to remove dead or diseased parts of the flower, which will keep the buds blossoming and looking healthy. But when should you prune your roses - and what is the best way to do it?

Roses, long a gardener's favorite and our country's National Flower, still suffer from the reputation of being hard to grow. In reality, many modern roses like 'Knock Out' are robust, long-lived, ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at gnogardening@agcenter.lsu.edu. I’ve been seeing advice that now is the time to prune everblooming ...

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. A. Prune fruit trees and ...

A question for Dan Gill: When would be the best time to trim my Knock Out roses? -- Virginia Gaudet Answer: Like all everblooming roses we grow in Louisiana (hybrid tea, grandiflora, floribunda, China ...

As you bask in the warmth of the home hearth, look back on the gardening season and consider what you might want to do come spring. Got a question? Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online ...