We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When the first spring thaw occurs, gardeners can often be seen ...

Pruning revitalizes our roses. It opens the plant to light and air circulation which minimizes disease. When we prune, we ...

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.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Many gardens include at least one rose and perhaps several. Roses are dormant from late winter to early spring (when buds begin to swell), so now is the time ...

Bill Dickerson demonstrates pruning roses in spring, and Walter Battle talks about summer squash. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, rose expert Bill Dickerson demonstrates how ...

Most rose gardeners have a yearly pruning schedule, regardless of our unpredictable early-spring temperatures. Speas always prunes his roses mid-April. Reynolda Gardens prunes their roses mid-March.

Looking for a winter garden task? Pruning plants, shrubs, and trees can help improve growth and health. Here are some you ...

Pruning is an essential part of gardening. Not only does this practice help improve the overall look of your yard, but it can also promote healthier growth. Knowing how to prune is one thing—different ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... January is a highly beneficial time to prune trees and shrubs because this is the dormant period for many plants in coastal California. This column provides ...