Timing your pruning just right can help your roses thrive and bloom for longer - but when is best to give them the chop?

The main issue in deciding when to prune roses is whether they are repeat-flowering or once-flowering roses. Once-flowering roses should be pruned in midsummer after they bloom.

“Fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose.” – George William Curtis Roses have always been a symbol of love, beauty and warm summer days. You may ask me, why are you writing about roses ...

Prune rose of Sharon in late winter or early spring—this avoids disease and protects summer blooms. Pruning shapes the plant, improves airflow, and can rejuvenate older bushes if cut back heavily.

If you've spent any time gardening, then you've likely heard of the term "pruning" before. This beneficial garden maintenance task is imperative for keeping your beautiful, hard-earned rose bush alive ...

Pruning is an essential part of gardening. Not only does this practice help improve the overall look of your yard, but it can also promote healthier growth. Knowing how to prune is one thing—different ...

Late January to early February is an important time to do a quick but vital gardening task that will help roses thrive in ...

The next few weeks are some of the year’s best for pruning landscape plants – mainly woody-stemmed ones that already have bloomed for the year, as well as most needled evergreens. Spring-blooming ...

Although it's chilly and frosty, January is a great month to get on with pruning certain plants, according to an expert.