Here in Vermont, we know spring has officially arrived when the snowdrops peak out from the gravelly roadsides, the red maple ...

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 ...

Pruning flowers can feel like one of the trickiest garden tasks—and roses are no exception. Cut too soon, and you risk damaging new growth, but wait too long, and you might hold your plant back from ...

“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 ...

Pruning rose bushes is a process that intimidates many otherwise confident gardeners. The problem arises, I think, from the kind of advice that is commonly offered by rose enthusiasts, "rosarians." ...

Discover 5 plants to prune in April, including roses, lavender and hydrangeas, with expert tips for healthier growth and better blooms.

Want your flowers looking their best? These are some of the plants you should prune in April before spring growth explodes.

Most roses don’t die from neglect. They die from too much love applied in all the wrong places: overwatering, ...

Learn which trees and shrubs you should not prune in spring—and when to trim dogwood, lilac, azalea, forsythia, and more.

I’ve seen advice that now is the time to prune everblooming roses, and I have a question. I am a novice when it comes to roses, and I’m not sure what kind I have. So, I’m not sure which can be pruned ...

A guide to the best plants to prune in April, featuring expert trimming tips, along with guidance on what not to prune and ...