Although roses sometimes don’t go completely dormant, they experience a period of slow growth and partial dormancy in the ...

Deadheading roses encourages the plant to produce more blooms, which prolongs the flowering period and promotes a cleaner appearance. How you deadhead roses will depend on the variety you're growing.

Prune rose of Sharon in late winter or early spring—this avoids disease and protects summer blooms. Pruning shapes the plant, improves airflow, and can rejuvenate older bushes if cut back heavily.

Deadheading roses redirects energy to growth and can boost fall and future blooms. Prune only about a third at a time to avoid shocking the plant; stagger cuts over time. Use clean, sharp pruners and ...

Get your roses ready for this year’s bloom with spring pruning. “Most roses sold today are bred to be winter-hardy and relatively disease resistant, so they need much less care than old-fashioned ...

Dear Master Gardener: This is my first time growing roses. Am I supposed to deadhead the flowers if I want rose hips? Answer: Most roses will have new blooms continually throughout the summer if ...

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 ...