There are so many jobs to do in your yard to prepare for spring that it’s easy to run out of time before they are all completed. However, certain jobs, like pruning roses, must be done at the right ...
Timing your pruning just right can help your roses thrive and bloom for longer - but when is best to give them the chop?
Q: I missed pruning my roses bushes in January and they are now all leafing out. Is it too late to prune them? A: If your roses are already leafing out and putting on new growth, you don’t want to ...
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.
When it’s still too cold and wet to plant, we can keep busy by pruning roses. As usual, rose pruning begins with the removal of deadwood, which is usually grey rather than brown and shows no hint of ...
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 ...
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.
Now is the best time to prune your roses. Pruning in the winter regenerates the plant for next season’s growth. It focuses the plant’s energy into the strongest canes and branches. Come learn how to ...
Pruning a rose bush need not be complicated. The rose, after all, is just another flowering shrub, albeit one that inspires poets and painters, the formation of societies, and an undue amount of words ...
If you're hoping for a vibrant garden with lots of blooms this spring, you can prune these 10 plants as early as February.
February is the ideal time to prune certain plants while they’re still dormant, encouraging healthier growth and better ...