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

Key Points 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 ...

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 ...

Now is the time to prune many plants in your gardens, from rose bushes to shrubs, trees and vines. If you don’t know what you’re doing, you can make a mess of things. Now our deciduous fruit and nut ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

During this Valentine's weekend, why not promise your sweetheart help in the rose garden? It's time to prune. You'll need clean, sharp scissor-action bypass clippers and long-handled clippers for ...

Pruning revitalizes a healthy bush. Removing old, diseased and dead wood allows light and air to penetrate the plant, encouraging new growth and discouraging pests. And new growth means more blooms.

The basics of rose pruning are science based. Once learned, these basics require a fair amount of time and labor. Additionally, a certain degree of artistry is required. The resulting beautiful ...

Learning to prune roses perfectly is a little like learning how to bake bread. It takes practice but over the years, you figure out how to do it just right. And even when it's not perfect, it's still ...

I love roses. There’s nothing quite like walking through the garden in May and feasting on a bonanza of beauty, color, form and fragrance. To get a bounty of flowers, besides sun, water and good soil, ...