When temperatures begin to dip, many home gardeners wonder whether it's time to prune their roses. The short answer is, yes—but only lightly. As with many fall garden chores, timing and technique are ...

Prune Knockout roses heavily in late winter or early spring as new growth begins. Lightly deadhead and shape in late summer, stopping two months before frost. For annual pruning, cut back one-third of ...

It might be a demanding task but you'll be glad you did it!

When is the best time to cut back roses? Is there is difference between pruning cultivated roses and roses native to Missouri? Roses that bloom only once should be pruned after blooming, since they ...

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 ...

Though cold January offers little to do in the garden, some plants still appreciate a little love and care before spring arrives. Dormant fruit trees, blowsy hydrangeas and climbing roses could all do ...