Heavier pruning of roses is usually done in late winter or early spring, when the plant is dormant. However, lightly pruning roses in summer is also beneficial to help manage disease, encourage more ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For this guide, we spoke to Nita-Jo Rountree, Seattle-based garden designer and author of Growing Roses in the Pacific Northwest, ...

Don’t give up on your rose bush just yet.

'Rainbow Knock Out' is a beloved standby for many Southern gardeners. This shrub features coral-pink flowers alongside burgundy-to-deep green foliage. Roses, long a gardener's favorite and our country ...

If you have a rosebush, one way to ensure it retains its beauty year after year is to prune it. Not only does pruning roses control the plant's shape and size, but removing dead, damaged, or diseased ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pruning serves a greater purpose than just shaping or tidying up your rose bush. It is important for promoting robust growth, ...

Next spring I will be joining a rose tour in France, so I need to brush up on my French. I gathered up my French books and started by reviewing the chapter on how to ask questions, because if you want ...

“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 ...

I find pruning to be a really gratifying one-on-one time with each of my roses. It is enjoyable because I understand why pruning benefits my plants, and because I know how to prune roses. When we ...

July may be one of the coldest months of the year, but it is also one of the most important in the garden. With deciduous ...

Spread the love“`html Pruning plants is one of the most important aspects of gardening, yet it remains a topic that many beginner gardeners find intimidating. However, understanding the fundamentals ...

I don't like to write a gardening column until about a week before it is to be published for a very specific reason. I want to answer questions that are currently on the minds of Heartland gardeners.