We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Yearly gardening tasks help you stay in touch with the rhythm of the seasons while caring for your plants, and pruning your rose bushes is one ...

If you want strong, healthy rose plants with big, beautiful blooms this spring, winter is the best time to prune them. Don Chapman, a member of the Marin Rose Society and UC Marin Master Gardeners, ...

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 ...

When it comes to planting roses, many people may dream about an elaborate backyard garden featuring many varieties of roses. But for some, the only type of garden they can realistically grow is in ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I’ve been seeing advice that now is the time to prune everblooming ...

You love roses, but how much do you know about them? Learn facts about roses, including how many varieties exist. The post 7 Surprising Facts About Roses appeared first on Birds and Blooms.

You'll need to commit to a bit more work and effort for a container-grown rose. Roses are an all-time garden favorite, and for good reason. They can last for years and provide gorgeous, fragrant ...

1. When pruning, it is advisable to disinfect pruning shears when moving from one plant to the next so as to prevent the spread of pathogens – bacteria, fungi, and viruses – that cause disease. Common ...

The dawning of a new year prompts many of us to make dramatic pledges and resolutions. If you are growing roses, make the pledge to grow your roses well. Here are the actions to take in January to ...

Q: As you can see from [the] pictures, my roses are totally overgrown and desperately need pruning. I don't even know what kind of roses they are as we got them with the move to a new house. I know ...

It’s a rainy January and while many plants in the garden are busy pulling the soil over themselves and taking their winter snooze, savvy gardeners are using this time to get a head start on the garden ...