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 ...

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 ...

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

There are so many jobs to do in your yard to prepare for spring that it’s easy to run out of time before they are all completed. However, certain jobs, like pruning roses, must be done at the right ...

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

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

Gardeners across the state are ready to get outside and garden, and late February is an ideal time to do that. From pruning ...

It is tradition in many Southern parts of the United States to prune roses on or around Valentines Day. While you don't ...