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 ...

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 ...

Pruning is an essential aspect of caring for roses. Unlike lower-maintenance shrubs such as hydrangea and forsythia, roses benefit from regular pruning to help keep them tidy and disease-free and ...

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 ...

It’s time to prune back repeat-flowering roses. Pruning roses makes the bushes shapelier and more attractive and stimulates vigorous growth that produces lots of flowers. It doesn’t have to be ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Mastering the art of pruning your rose bushes doesn't have to be an intimidating task. With the right ...

To look their best each fall, roses need a light pruning around Labor Day. (Contributed Photo) As September rolls in, it is time to focus on giving your roses a little TLC for a stunning fall bloom.

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 ...

If you've spent any time gardening, then you've likely heard of the term "pruning" before. This beneficial garden maintenance task is imperative for keeping your beautiful, hard-earned rose bush alive ...

Why prune? It revitalizes our roses. We remove weak growth and crossing canes, which opens up the plant to light and air. We leave strong healthy canes, which improves the plant’s appearance and ...

It’s late summer and the time to think about pruning roses. Many gardeners get confused about how and when to prune their roses, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. The timing is not arbitrary. We ...

Our exceptionally long growing season means we typically cut repeat-flowering roses back twice a year. The first pruning is done anytime from late January to mid-February, and the second in late ...