Pruning is essential to many rose species' health - but pruning with the right technique, at the right time, is even more essential. Here's what to know.

Prune roses in fall for shaping or in spring for strong growth—timing depends on your climate. Trim lightly through summer to ...

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 ...

Pruning roses and other deciduous woody plants in December pays big dividends. One of the main advantages of pruning deciduous woody plants in December is that, with the leaves gone, you can see the ...

The deep freeze of January took a toll on quite a few plants, including many roses. Now that the danger of killing frost is past (hopefully), it’s time to assess and repair the damage. Here in the ...

February is traditionally a key month for pruning in the garden. George Washington's Birthday observed (Monday) has long been touted as the day to prune roses, but any time late February through ...

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, ...

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.

I read that February is the time to prune roses, but I’m not sure how to begin. I have hybrid teas that I didn’t touch last year simply because I didn’t know when or how to prune them. My pruners are ...

Pruning isn’t punishment. It’s renewal. Roses like pruning. I swear, if you lean in close, you’ll hear them sigh with relief when those tired canes get snipped. I even talk to mine a little as I go — ...

Climbing roses are a charming, romantic addition to any outdoor space. Whether you're designing and planting the perfect ...