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 ...

Timing your pruning just right can help your roses thrive and bloom for longer - but when is best to give them the chop?

Close up of coral flowers of floribunda rose 'Coral Lions' Whenever we do a poll of gardeners’ favorite flowers, there is one that always comes in the top three – roses. They can live for decades, but ...

Spring is right around the corner, which means February is your final window to tackle key pruning jobs. From wisteria to ...

A: You're right in knowing there's a difference. Shrub roses and climbing roses are two very different bloomers, and they require their own particular pruning. Unlike shrub types, climbers can't be ...

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 ...

Helen Chesnut recommends leaving the main pruning of bush roses until late winter, ideally as growth buds show the first signs of swelling. (Credit: Getty Images) Q. Some of my roses are messy and in ...

Pruning roses is a must-do job for spring, but time is running short. Your plants will reward you with beautiful blooms and vigorous health that helps ward off disease. This article provides the ...

Pruning revitalizes a healthy bush. Removing old, diseased and dead wood allows light and air to penetrate the plant, encouraging new growth and discouraging pests. And new growth means more blooms.

How lovely to admire June roses in full fettle. Whether furnishing walls and arches or presiding over summer perennials, a rose is the undisputed queen of flowers. Not in November, though, when ...