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When To Cut Back Roses To Prepare Them For Winter

It may feel like the right time to cut roses back when temperatures begin to cool in the fall, but make sure you don’t cut too much. For most roses, fall is the time for a light ...

When is the best time to prune the roses in your garden?

In Southern California, we don’t experience winter like the rest of the country. Most gardening guides will tell you to prune ...
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7 Shrubs You Should Always Prune in Fall for Better Growth Next Spring, According to Gardeners

Key Points Prune shrubs based on bloom time, cold tolerance, and variety—check what's best for each type.Cut back new wood ...

Is It Too Late to Cut Back Knockout Roses? What to Know Before Risking Next Year’s Blooms

Learn how and when to cut back low-maintenance Knock Out roses, and what to do if you miss the ideal window so you don't risk ...
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Should You Overwinter Your Roses This Fall? What to Do Now for Bigger Blooms

Protect roses in winter by shielding the crown—the most vulnerable part of grafted plants. After the first frost, prune to 2–3 feet, tie canes, water occasionally, and add mulch for insulation. Use ...

As winter approaches, is it too late to plant? Too soon to prune?

This week's gardening column tackles "heeling in" plants for the winter, when to prune rosebushes and how to keep squirrels from eating tulip bulbs.