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 ...

If you've spent any time gardening, then you've likely heard of the term "pruning" before. This beneficial garden maintenance task is imperative for keeping your beautiful, hard-earned rose bush alive ...

Prune rose of Sharon in late winter or early spring—this avoids disease and protects summer blooms. Pruning shapes the plant, improves airflow, and can rejuvenate older bushes if cut back heavily.

Next spring I will be joining a rose tour in France, so I need to brush up on my French. I gathered up my French books and started by reviewing the chapter on how to ask questions, because if you want ...