You'll need by-pass shears, a pruning saw for any difficult-to-cut canes and a pair of heavy, preferably leather, gloves to protect yourself from the thorns. The Houston Rose Society recommends ...

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 ...

Get ready for a new season of growth by pruning plants that will benefit from a spring trim. These are the top 10 plants to ...

Welcome to our gardening adventure, let’s grow it together! “A rose does not answer its enemies with words, but with beauty.” – Matshona Dhliwayo This is the month to start pruning and shaping your ...

Hey gardeners! Valentine’s day is close at hand…and so is spring! The weather has moderated a bit and become a little more spring-like and who knows, maybe our final round of cold weather has passed.

Roses are beautiful, and because of their majesty, they are the most popular flower of gardeners and nongardeners alike. It isn't a surprise roses, our national flower, are top sellers at nurseries ...

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 ...

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 heavily.

Answer: Roses are one of the most beloved flowers, but also the most feared by backyard gardeners. More garden books have been written on topics concerning roses with many garden clubs, societies and ...

Don’t be fooled by their dainty appearance and intoxicating scent. Roses aren’t that fussy or delicate. They’re a pretty hardy bunch of flowers worthy of lots of love. And there seems to be a rose for ...

Winter pruning gives spring growth a chance to thrive.