Shape the plant by cutting back any rangy stems at a 45-degree angle facing away from the bud. Prune it back enough to account for new growth that will likely add height and width in the upcoming ...

When temperatures begin to dip, many home gardeners wonder whether it’s time to prune their roses. The short answer is, yes—but only lightly. As with many fall garden chores, timing and technique are ...

Don't give up on your rose bush just yet. If your rose garden is your pride and joy, it can be devastating to watch as the health of a once-glorious shrub declines. Pests, diseases, and environmental ...

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about cutting back ornamental grasses and if it's too early to rake lawns.

Roses are one of the most popular plants in the garden thanks to their beautiful blooms and delicate scent. But once the flowers die, the shrub is not very attractive. We talked to an expert to find ...

When is the best time to cut back roses? Is there is difference between pruning cultivated roses and roses native to Missouri? Roses that bloom only once should be pruned after blooming, since they ...

February into early March is prime pruning season for roses — and getting it right makes all the difference come summer.

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