Widely available through nurseries and mail order and specifically developed for heavy, repeated bloom and easy care, 'Knock Out' roses are tough to kill and can be pruned almost any time of year.

Valentine's Day and roses have an entirely different relationship. Yes, if you have a rose garden in a warmer climate, Valentine's Day means it's time to prune. Generally, any heavy pruning is done ...

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Roses require an annual prune during the winter months so January is an ideal time to undertake this task, according to gardening experts at David Austin Roses. Despite the UK’s unpredictable ...

Pruning is essential if gardeners want to get the most out of their roses once winter is over. A rose bush will survive without an annual pruning during its dormant period. It will, however ...

Cordon tomatoes, also known as indeterminate tomatoes, are grown as tall, single-stemmed plants and need regular pruning to maximise fruiting potential and ensure good airflow between plants. Trailing ...

I find pruning to be a really gratifying one-on-one time with each of my roses. It is enjoyable because I understand why pruning benefits my plants, and because I know how to prune roses.

Roses are loved by many for their stunning blooms, but without proper pruning, they can struggle to flourish. If neglected, climbing roses can turn into a tangled mess of branches with scarce flowers.