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 ...

Yes, there's a point when it is too late to prune roses in the fall if you want to minimize cold damage to your plants. You may be tempted to rein in your roses before winter winds whip through and ...

As the sunlight fades and the temperature drops, we all spend less time in our yards, but it doesn’t mean that our plants require any less care. In fact, keeping them healthy, especially knowing how ...

Many gardeners overlook January, but it's one of the most effective times to prune plants ahead of spring. Keep reading for ...

For beautiful summer roses in USDA Hardiness Zones 6 and lower, plants need protection during winter temperatures. Learn how ...

It’s a rainy January and while many plants in the garden are busy pulling the soil over themselves and taking their winter snooze, savvy gardeners are using this time to get a head start on the garden ...

Someone once said: “Life is like a rose garden — watch for the thorns and keep the pest dust handy.” Marin Master Gardener rose experts advise that in addition to pest dust, another way to enhance the ...

Winter pruning is a crucial gardening practice that helps maintain the health, shape, and productivity of trees and shrubs. While the cold months may seem like an unusual time to prune, winter is ...

Pruning your shrubs and trees seems like a sensible use of your time during the winter months. When they're bereft of the leaves that so thickly adorned them during the summer, and while much of the ...

Although it's cold and there may be frost, January is a great month to get on with pruning certain plants, according to an ...

If you want the most blooms on your climbing roses next spring, you should prune the right way and at the right time. These gardening tips and tricks will help.

The rose has once again been voted the world’s favorite flower, and not just for Valetine’s Day bouquets. Rose bushes are an unmatched feature in landscapes and perennial flowerbeds, and with the ...