A couple of days before Mother's Day, there was a day to celebrate in the world of horticulture. Friday, May 9, was National Knock Out Rose Day. This is the first year this day has been recognized.

While you might not think of roses as a beginner plant, the Knock Out Rose can prove you wrong. Beloved by many gardeners for its hardiness, this plant is decidedly one of the best roses to care for ...

The Knock Out rose is likely the most planted rose in southeast Louisiana landscapes. Since its introduction in 2000, the Knock Out rose has ushered in a whole new way to look at roses and use them in ...

Key Points Prune Knockout roses heavily in late winter or early spring as new growth begins.Lightly deadhead and shape in ...

Knock Out roses may be the most popular roses in our area. They thrive on neglect, blooming over and over for most of the year and making gardeners of all skill levels look good. Knock Outs are ...

Q: My bushes are diseased! The leaves have tiny orange “spots” and are turning brown/dry. I’ve had them for 10 years or more and they gave lovely flowers 2, 3 times a season. There are some buds but ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’ve always wanted to roses but have heard they’re fussy, try growing Knock Out Roses! Knock Out ...

There are so many ways to get new ideas for gardens these days. You can flip through gardening books, watch garden shows on TV, scroll through websites or wander through garden centers. But one of the ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. My Knock Out roses earlier this summer were full and robust and now they are ...