Prune Knockout roses heavily in late winter or early spring as new growth begins. Lightly deadhead and shape in late summer, stopping two months before frost. For annual pruning, cut back one-third of ...

When temperatures begin to dip, many home gardeners wonder whether it’s time to prune their roses. The short answer is, yes—but only lightly. As with many fall garden chores, timing and technique are ...

With about a month until the start of winter, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to care for your plants during this cold (and often snowy) season. While you might be tempted to cut ...

The Knock Out rose is likely the most planted rose in southeast Louisiana landscapes. Since its introduction in 2000, the Knock Out rose has ushered in a whole new way to look at roses and use them in ...

Q • My roses look fairly ugly. Should I cut them back now? Write to the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Center for Home Gardening at plantinformation@mobot.org or the Horticulture Answer Service, 4344 ...