The main issue in deciding when to prune roses is whether they are repeat-flowering or once-flowering roses. Once-flowering ...

If you want strong, healthy rose plants with big, beautiful blooms this spring, winter is the best time to prune them. Don Chapman, a member of the Marin Rose Society and UC Marin Master Gardeners, ...

Roses may seem far from their summer splendour in November, though in warm falls, there may be a flower or two stubbornly remaining. If you want to guarantee another bumper display of those glorious ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I’ve been seeing advice that now is the time to prune everblooming ...

Q: As you can see from [the] pictures, my roses are totally overgrown and desperately need pruning. I don't even know what kind of roses they are as we got them with the move to a new house. I know ...

1. When pruning, it is advisable to disinfect pruning shears when moving from one plant to the next so as to prevent the spread of pathogens – bacteria, fungi, and viruses – that cause disease. Common ...

Gardening season may be in the rearview mirror, but there are still plenty of questions to ask. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s ...

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February is the ideal time to prune certain plants while they’re still dormant, encouraging healthier growth and better ...