Pruning climbing roses is very different from pruning bush roses. For one thing, we rarely cut them back hard the way we do bush roses. That would defeat the purpose of planting a climbing rose — to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For this guide, we spoke to Nita-Jo Rountree, Seattle-based garden designer and author of Growing Roses ...

"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 ...

Hey gardeners! Valentine’s day is close at hand…and so is spring! The weather has moderated a bit and become a little more spring-like and who knows, maybe our final round of cold weather has passed.

Generally modern roses are best pruned in January when they are as dormant as they will likely get in California. I always think of New Year’s Day as the time to start. The timing and amount of ...

Answer: No, it’s not too late. There’s more harm in pruning roses too early than too late. That’s because pruning stimulates a flush of new growth, which is wonderful — as long as you’re past the risk ...

Many of us will be celebrating Valentine’s Day by providing a special someone in our lives with a gift. We often bestow gifts on loved ones as an expression of caring for them, choosing items that don ...

Pruning stands as one of the essential tasks gardeners ought to be concentrating on during October- especially regarding a particular plant. Monty Don has imparted his expertise to British gardeners, ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I need some advice on pruning a climbing rose trained on a wrought iron ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Learning how to prune a rose bush can seem like a daunting landscaping chore, but with the right ...

Mastering the art of pruning your rose bushes doesn't have to be an intimidating task. With the right techniques and a little know-how, pruning transforms from a dreaded landscaping chore into a ...

"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 ...