The large size and vigorous growth of a rose of Sharon(Hibiscus syriacus) may inspire you to pick up a pair of garden pruners. Before you do, there are a few things to know about how and when to prune ...

The best time to prune rose of Sharon is in late winter or early spring. By pruning at this time, you avoid plant diseases and don't risk losing flower buds, which haven't formed yet. Rose of Sharon ...

Pruning roses is an important part of proper maintenance. It encourages full, shapely bushes, increased vigor and more flowers. Major pruning is done twice a year. The first pruning of ...

Some of these plants offer beautiful purple blooms, while others reward you with sweet fruits. Be sure to keep them happy and ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...

I heard you talking about pruning on your radio show last Saturday. I have rose bushes that need pruning. Any suggestions? — Tommy Repeat-flowering roses should not be pruned hard during the intense ...

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

If your ideal weekend doesn’t involve hedge trimmers and a growing pile of clippings, it may be time to rethink what’s in your landscape. Many traditional shrubs are bred to be tightly sheared and ...