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 ...

The main issue in deciding when to prune roses is whether they are repeat-flowering or once-flowering roses. Once-flowering roses should be pruned in midsummer after they bloom.

“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 ...

Snip your way to a successful gardening season.

Get your roses ready for this year’s bloom with spring pruning. “Most roses sold today are bred to be winter-hardy and relatively disease resistant, so they need much less care than old-fashioned ...

I have a wide variety of roses, including hybrid tea, climber, and different size shrub or landscape roses. Could you give suggestions on pruning different kinds of roses?

Bill Dickerson demonstrates pruning roses in spring, and Walter Battle talks about summer squash. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, rose expert Bill Dickerson demonstrates how ...

"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 ...

Although it's chilly and frosty, January is a great month to get on with pruning certain plants, according to an expert.

Late January to early February is a crucial time for roses, and if you want them to thieve in spring, then now is the time to ...