A rose by any other name—still needs pruning! Roses may be some of the most beautiful plants you can grow, but they won’t thrive without a little upkeep. Learning how to prune roses will help your ...

If you would like to add spring-flowering trees to your landscape, January and February are excellent months to plant them.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Pruning serves a greater purpose than just shaping or tidying up your rose bush. It is important for ...

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 ...

Valentine’s Day brings roses to mind, and for gardeners, that’s a good thing. This holiday serves as a reminder that it’s time to prune many of the roses grown in Louisiana.

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. Olga Seifutdinova / Getty Images You may be tempted to rein in your roses before ...

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 ...

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 ...

Proper pruning enhances the beauty of almost any landscape tree or shrub, while improper pruning can greatly reduce or ruin its landscape potential.

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.

"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 ...