In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about cutting back ornamental grasses and if it's too early to rake lawns.

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 ...

Secateurs at the ready: March is the perfect month to prune back garden plants such as hydrangeas, rambling roses and a ...

February into early March is prime pruning season for roses — and getting it right makes all the difference come summer.

The rose has once again been voted the world’s favorite flower, and not just for Valetine’s Day bouquets. Rose bushes are an unmatched feature in landscapes and perennial flowerbeds, and with the ...

March is one of the busiest months in the garden as prep gets underway for the growing season ahead. Here's what to plant, ...

Getting your rose bushes ready for spring is crucial for vigorous growth and a spectacular display of flowers. As daylight ...

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.

Modern roses, such as hybrid teas, grandifloras and floribundas, are attractive additions to the home landscape, but they do require care. Proper planting is critical and, after that, important ...

Anyone who has roses in their garden has been reminded by experts to do one job in March before it's too late as the busy spring gardening season looms.