With all the attention on natives and more exotic plants, we sometimes forget how interesting roses are, and how well they fill a garden. They’re incredibly easy to shape and keep healthy with a ...

"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 ...

January is prime pruning time for roses and fruit trees in Southern California. The plants are dormant now, but if you want lovely roses and fruit come spring and summer, now is the time to don some ...

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 ...

A. The best time to prune depends on the type of rose. Leave the main pruning of bush roses until late winter, ideally as ...

Pruning roses is an essential aspect of plant care. Though the shrubs' sharp thorns can make the process feel quite daunting, this routine task is key to preserving their health and maintaining a ...

Winter is the optimal time to prune most deciduous fruit trees (except apricot and cherry). Photo courtesy Getty Images. Do you have a gardening question? The Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County ...

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.

"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 ...

In this step-by-step guide, I’ll take you through a simple, plant-positive approach to pruning that should leave your trees in great shape. - Lopper. A two-handled cutting tool, designed especially ...

Don Kinzler answers questions about the best time to prune a rose bush and cross-pollination. He also gives a reader a recommendation for an evergreen tree that won't grow taller than 25 feet ...