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 ...

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 ...

Pruning roses is an essential aspect of plant care. Though the shrubs' sharp thorns can make the process feel quite daunting, this routine task is key to preserving their health and maintaining a ...

“Fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose.” – George William Curtis Roses have always been a symbol of love, beauty and warm summer days. You may ask me, why are you writing about roses ...

If you want a rose bush full of flowers, there is one task you can do now to help the blooms flourish come spring ...

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 ...

Pruning is the symbolic start of the new gardening year. But it inspires panic in less-experienced gardeners who wonder, “Am I doing this right?” Have no fear: The Houston Rose Society will hold a ...

Lisa Walton, of Allentown, vice president of the Lehigh Valley Rose Society spends a sunny afternoon pruning roses in the Bethlehem Rose Garden on Wednesday. Lisa Walton, of Allentown, vice president ...

Ramblers have clusters of smaller flowers just once in the middle of summer. According to Monty, these need little pruning ...

Timing your pruning just right can help your roses thrive and bloom for longer - but when is best to give them the chop?