Getting the timing right is half the battle when it comes to pruning flowering shrubs. Prune at the wrong time, and you’ll lop off developing flower buds. Or prune too late in the growing season, and ...

Roses can be pruned in fall or spring—fall helps with shaping, while spring pruning supports fresh growth. In cold zones, stick to light fall pruning to avoid frost damage; in mild zones, heavier cuts ...

November is the sweet spot to prune many of your favorite shrubs around the yard. With temperatures steadily dropping and perennials transitioning into their dormant state, you have a chance to give ...

“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 ...

Knock Out' roses might be the best landscape rose in existence, but even they need pruning. Read our guide to pruning and ...

Though cold January offers little to do in the garden, some plants still appreciate a little love and care before spring arrives. Dormant fruit trees, blowsy hydrangeas and climbing roses could all do ...

As evergreen trees and shrubs across Kansas begin their annual spring growth flush, now is the ideal time for homeowners to inspect and prune landscape ...

Thinking about trimming your rose of Sharon? An expert says timing is everything — and pruning now could cost you this summer ...

"The time for gardeners to trim their roses is throughout the blooming season and should continue regularly," writes ...