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." Learning how to prune a rose bush can seem like a daunting landscaping chore, but with the right ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Yes, there's a point when it is too late to prune roses in the fall if you want to minimize cold damage to your plants. Olga ...

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 ...

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 ...

As we enter the waning days of summer, many of our plants are just plain tired after enduring months of heat — and they’re showing it. Roses are no exception. They tend to get a bit leggy and ...

Why prune? It revitalizes our roses. We remove weak growth and crossing canes, which opens up the plant to light and air. We leave strong healthy canes, which improves the plant’s appearance and ...

Rose pruning time is upon us. We generally recommend pruning roses around April 15. This timing is based on the fact that there shouldn’t be long term freezes anymore. Yes, there will be freezing ...

Gardeners across the state are ready to get outside and garden, and late February is an ideal time to do that. From pruning ...