The Knock Out rose is likely the most planted rose in southeast Louisiana landscapes. Since its introduction in 2000, the Knock Out rose has ushered in a whole new way to look at roses and use them in ...

Its appealing characteristics are well documented — excellent disease resistance, frequent reblooming, showy clusters of single cherry-red flowers (there are also pink and double Knock Out varieties), ...

A: It is beginning to be that time. Most roses are finicky plants when it comes to care throughout the year. Many types of roses need extra protection through the winter and can be heavily damaged ...

The perfect time to cut back shrub roses, including the popular “Knock-Out” series, is when they are just starting to sprout new growth. The new shoots in spring will tell you where the plant is ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’ve always wanted to roses but have heard they’re fussy, try growing Knock Out Roses! Knock Out ...

Q: We were away for eight months and returned to find our 'Knock Out' roses tall and leggy. How severely can these plants be pruned, and when is the best time for pruning here? — R.D., Houston A: ...

Q: Based on your enthusiasm for the 'Knock Out' roses, I bought two, and have enjoyed them for two years now. I have not, however, cut them back in any way. Since mine have bloomed beautifully for two ...

Question: I have Knock Out roses with flowers that die and then others appear. When do I prune the plants? Answer: Enjoy the blooms and let it fade away or trim it off as it decline to tidy up the ...

The rose has once again been voted the world’s favorite flower, and not just for Valetine’s Day bouquets. Rose bushes are an unmatched feature in landscapes and perennial flowerbeds, and with the ...

Question: Knock Out roses growing in our landscape are too tall. Can they be trimmed back at this time? Answer: Give them a trimming but maybe lightly. Short days and cool nights keep roses from ...