Looking for a winter garden task? Pruning plants, shrubs, and trees can help improve growth and health. Here are some you ...
Roses can be pruned in fall or spring—fall helps with shaping, while spring pruning supports fresh growth. In cold zones, stick to light fall pruning to avoid frost damage; in mild zones, heavier cuts ...
For many plants, pruning in late winter can ruin your flower display. But for these summer bloomers, it'll have the opposite ...
“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 ...
Winter pruning takes advantage of the plant’s dormancy. With sap flow slowed and leaves gone, structural flaws are easy to ...
Although it's chilly and frosty, January is a great month to get on with pruning certain plants, according to an expert.
Although they may be dormant now, it won't be too long before your garden plants are bursting with life again - and one trick ...
"Whilst some dormant perennials, such as buddleia, roses, lavender and summer-flowering spirea will all benefit from being ...
Q: I just read your column about a white-flowering bush. It reminded me of my question about white-flowering trees in the early spring along the highway. I am not referring to dogwood trees. These ...
It’s finally beginning to feel like spring! Your roses are probably showing signs of life again with canes turning green and buds starting to form. But this is Colorado, and we’re not quite out of ...
A quick spring cleanup—cutting back old leaves on hellebores—helps Lenten roses bloom more fully. Learn when and how to prune ...