To look their best each fall, roses need a light pruning around Labor Day. (Contributed Photo) As September rolls in, it is time to focus on giving your roses a little TLC for a stunning fall bloom.
Fall is the time to begin winter preparations for your roses. Protect them from winter winds and cold damage with these ...
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As the sunlight fades and the temperature drops, we all spend less time in our yards, but it doesn’t mean that our plants require any less care. In fact, keeping them healthy, especially knowing how ...
It’s late summer and the time to think about pruning roses. Many gardeners get confused about how and when to prune their roses, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. The timing is not arbitrary. We ...
Lightly pruning roses in fall helps protect them from wind, snow, and ice. Prune in mid-to-late fall. Use clean, sharp tools to remove diseased or dead wood and shorten tall canes. Avoid heavy pruning ...
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 ...
Pruning your rambling roses at the right time is important. If left alone for many years, they can produce vigorous, leggy, and messy growth. While this can look charming when growing through a mature ...
Roses don't look their best in the late summer. Plants often are stressed and the flowers are generally smaller and less brightly colored. But, a wonderful fall blooming season is right around the ...
The end of summer is a great time to enjoy roses in the garden, and also the perfect time to prune some of your roses to encourage a fall flourish. I mention some because pruning techniques and timing ...