When temperatures begin to dip, many home gardeners wonder whether it’s time to prune their roses. The short answer is, yes—but only lightly. As with many fall garden chores, timing and technique are ...

Fall is the time to begin preparations for winter weather. Winter can be harsh on some varieties of roses, and gardeners need to plan ahead to protect them from freeze-thaw cycles, temperature ...

“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 ...

When is the best time to cut back roses? Is there is difference between pruning cultivated roses and roses native to Missouri? Roses that bloom only once should be pruned after blooming, since they ...