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 ...

Burning bush is generally a low-maintenance deciduous landscape shrub but it can grow vigorously. If you’re contemplating when to prune a burning bush shrub to maintain its shape or rejuvenate a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Learning how to prune a rose bush can seem like a daunting landscaping chore, but with the right ...

04:00, Mon, Jan 27, 2025 Updated: 14:35, Tue, Jan 28, 2025 Roses in late winter are dormant to reserve energy and prevent damage from the freezing cold temperatures so there is usually no need for ...

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.

I don't like to write a gardening column until about a week before it is to be published for a very specific reason. I want to answer questions that are currently on the minds of Heartland gardeners.

Don Kinzler answers questions about the best time to prune a rose bush and cross-pollination. He also gives a reader a recommendation for an evergreen tree that won't grow taller than 25 feet ...

While a hard pruning isn't necessary yet, cutting back roses in the fall protects them from winter damage. Here's when and ...

If it flowers before mid-June, prune in spring after flowering; and if it flowers later, prune in late winter or early spring. But always check the plant in a good plant guide. Some spring-flowering ...

December is a time when most plants are dormant, which means there may be fewer jobs to do around the garden - but iit's actually the best time to prune certain plants before spring. Pruning is done ...

Many gardeners say you should wait until the end of winter to prune your rose bushes, but a light cut in the fall can help prepare the plants for cold weather.