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Pruning is done once a year and involves one severe cutback ... If you're intimidated, give one of these three popular ...

Prune in the spring to avoid affecting bloom production. Cutting the plant to 15 to 18 inches is typically sufficient to maintain good health. Landscape and shrub roses, similar to knockout roses ...

As the growing season ends, you may think your window to plant bushes and trees has closed. Fret not. Here are some options ...

As the growing season comes to an end, gardeners face the challenge of preparing some of their tender plants for winter.

Winter is fast upon us. The shortest days of the year are ahead, but gardening is done for most of us. That being said, I ...

Amit Ray. “Of all the seasons, autumn offers the most to man and requires the least of him.” – Hal Borland. The days are ...

Shrub roses, including knock-out roses or nearly wild roses should ... into the 20s before adding winter protection. At this time, prune only what is needed to get the cone or soil mounds in ...

Groundcover roses are gorgeous, low-growing ground cover that rewards you with stunning, aromatic blooms. Here's how to prune ...