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 ...

"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 ...

George William Curtis Roses have always been a symbol of love, beauty and warm summer days. You may ask me, why are you ...

Someone once said: “Life is like a rose garden — watch for the thorns and keep the pest dust handy.” Marin Master Gardener rose experts advise that in addition to pest dust, another way to enhance the ...

Roses can be pruned in fall or spring—fall helps with shaping, while spring pruning supports fresh growth. In cold zones, stick to light fall pruning to avoid frost damage; in mild zones, heavier cuts ...

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.

Roses are beautiful, and because of their majesty, they are the most popular flower of gardeners and nongardeners alike. It isn't a surprise roses, our national flower, are top sellers at nurseries ...

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 just finished pruning my roses after starting to prune them between our unusually wet winter storms. I only have about 38 roses now, so the chore is manageable; although there is quite a variety ...