Because of our exceptionally long growing season, we typically cut roses back twice a year in Louisiana. The first pruning is done now in late January to early February, and the second pruning is done ...

I can think of no other shrub that blooms over such a long season or comes in as many colors as roses. When you factor in their wonderful fragrance, it's not surprising that roses are among the most ...

As the weather gets colder, you might wonder which plants actually still benefit from a good tidy-up. We've rounded up 5 plants you can still prune in November.

As we enter the waning days of summer, many of our plants are just plain tired after enduring months of heat — and they’re showing it. Roses are no exception. They tend to get a bit leggy and ...

Don Kinzler answers questions about the best time to prune a rose bush and cross-pollination. He also gives a reader a recommendation for an evergreen tree that won't grow taller than 25 feet ...

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 ...

Blueberry bushes need pruning to encourage new growth that produces bigger fruit. Follow these tips for removing old, weak, or dead canes for a healthy plant.

Keep your favorite rose bushes, whether potted or in-ground, thriving through chilly winter weather with these simple and ...

A lot of rose bushes require a lot of pruning, but many hands figure to make light work of all that work. It will soon be spring pruning time at the Columbus Park of Roses, 3923 N. High St. in ...

Q: I have not been able to cut back my knockout rose bushes because they have been under snow since January — they still are under about a foot of snow. Is it too late to cut them back? If not, should ...