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

Pruning is an essential aspect of caring for roses. Unlike lower-maintenance shrubs such as hydrangea and forsythia, roses benefit from regular pruning to help keep them tidy and disease-free and ...

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 ...

While you can just lop your rose bushes down to the ground, learning how to prune them the right way can help you shape them for the future. With all the attention on natives and more exotic plants, ...

I have a wide variety of roses, including hybrid tea, climber, and different size shrub or landscape roses. Could you give suggestions on pruning different kinds of roses?

Someone once said: “Life is like a rose garden — watch for the thorns and keep the pest dust handy.” Marin Master Gardener rose experts advise that in addition to pest dust, another way to enhance the ...

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.

As we enter the waning days of summer, many of our plants are just plain tired after enduring months of heat — and they’re showing it. Roses are no exception. They tend to get a bit leggy and ...

As September rolls in, it is time to focus on giving your roses a little TLC for a stunning fall bloom. Just as you mark your calendar for spring pruning on Valentine’s Day, Labor Day is the time to ...

Rose pruning time is upon us. We generally recommend pruning roses around April 15. This timing is based on the fact that there shouldn’t be long term freezes anymore. Yes, there will be freezing ...

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

The rose has once again been voted the world’s favorite flower, and not just for Valetine’s Day bouquets. Rose bushes are an unmatched feature in landscapes and perennial flowerbeds, and with the ...