Q. I have several wild prairie rose plants in a flower bed on the south side of my garage. They are becoming overgrown, and I was wondering if I could cut them back substantially this fall to make ...

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 ...

Roses have grown wild and beautiful for thousands of years without benefit of pruning. But you want to prune them so they have a chance to rejuvenate every year and produce a more lovely show. Pruning ...

Pruning rose bushes is a process that intimidates many otherwise confident gardeners. The problem arises, I think, from the kind of advice that is commonly offered by rose enthusiasts, "rosarians." ...

During this Valentine's weekend, why not promise your sweetheart help in the rose garden? It's time to prune. You'll need clean, sharp scissor-action bypass clippers and long-handled clippers for ...

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.

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 ...

Nothing says romance, resilience, and habitat support like a wild rose. In fact, these carefree shrubs are nature’s way of adding lasting beauty and wildlife value to any space. Whether you’re seeking ...

Because of our exceptionally long growing season, we typically cut roses back twice a year in Louisiana. The first pruning is done now in late January to early February, and the second pruning is done ...

Prune these shrubs in spring for more flowers this summer.