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 ...

Pruning is often a necessary fall cleanup job that gets your plants ready for spring. Removing dead or damaged wood can prevent the spread of insects or disease. Pruning can allow more air to ...

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 ...

Roses are a must-have for many gardeners, and this year has been a good one, with a warm spring and sunny summer that has seen the roses thrive in lots of gardens. But if you’re wondering what to do ...