Q: I purchased a house this past summer with several rose bushes in the backyard. I know it’s time to prune them, but I’m intimidated by the idea of pruning them. Can you tell me how to get started ...

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.

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 ...

There are so many jobs to do in your yard to prepare for spring that it’s easy to run out of time before they are all completed. However, certain jobs, like pruning roses, must be done at the right ...

The rose revolution began in 1995. German rose breeder Noack Rosen introduced the first flower carpet roses to the market, groundcover “wonder roses” bred to produce up to 2,000 flowers per season and ...

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.

The good news is that there’s still plenty of time. Ideally aim to finish pruning by the middle of February (early March in ...

Q: When should I prune my rose bushes? They still have leaves but are not flowering now. A: Right now is an excellent time to prune your roses. Most roses should be pruned before they come out of ...

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The best time to prune rose of Sharon is in late winter or early spring. By pruning at this time, you avoid plant diseases and don't risk losing flower buds, which haven't formed yet. Rose of Sharon ...