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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mid-pink roses in garden in full bloom. There are so many jobs to do in your yard to prepare for spring that it’s easy to run out ...

BOSSIER CITY, La. - With spring just around the corner, now is the time for gardeners to grab their pruning gloves and shears. Mark Wilson, an extension agent with the LSU AgCenter, shared his best ...

A rose by any other name—still needs pruning! Roses may be some of the most beautiful plants you can grow, but they won’t thrive without a little upkeep. Learning how to prune roses will help your ...

The best time to prune rose of Sharon is in late winter or early spring. By pruning at this time, you avoid plant diseases and don't risk losing flower buds, which haven't formed yet. Rose of Sharon ...

If you've spent any time gardening, then you've likely heard of the term "pruning" before. This beneficial garden maintenance task is imperative for keeping your beautiful, hard-earned rose bush alive ...

1. If you haven’t fertilized your roses, do so now. Loren Zeldin fertilizes his roses every March with a slow-release product that keeps his plants blooming until the fall. However, he is rethinking ...

I just finished pruning my roses after starting to prune them between our unusually wet winter storms. I only have about 38 roses now, so the chore is manageable; although there is quite a variety ...

Prune rose of Sharon in late winter or early spring for optimal growth and blooms. Proper pruning increases flowers' size, even though fewer blooms may result. Deadheading prevents reseeding if you ...