Roses can be delicate creatures in winter. Tea, grandiflora, and floribunda roses are especially so, as they are bred for beauty more than hardiness. Some climbing roses and miniature roses can be ...

The cold isn't for everyone, or everything, and that's even true in the garden. But when it comes to most varieties of roses, they tolerate the colder months pretty well if properly protected from ...

If you enjoyed all of the beautiful colors and scents your roses provided during the summer, it's your turn to protect them from winter winds and freezing temperatures which can damage or kill the ...

Hybrid teas, grandifloras, and floribundas are descended from roses native to regions that do not frost at all and are not naturally resistant to cold. The guarantee of a rose bush’s survival through ...

I will be leaving for a two-week vacation on Nov. 10 and was wondering if I should prune back my hybrid roses and cover them before I leave? — Tyler Jackson, Crystal Lake It is probably best to ...

Garden expert explains why waiting to prune winter jasmine and roses now can protect blooms and keep your plants healthier.

November’s temperatures in much of Kansas have proven to be unseasonably warm, but rest assured, the colder days of winter are not far away. For gardeners, that means giving attention to garden plants ...

Sharpen and clean your garden tools before putting them away for the season. Sharpen spades with an electric hand grinder and put the bevel on the inside edge of the spades. It is important to wear ...

It is time to think about winterizing roses. You don't have to do it yet, but you ought to arrange your schedule to get this chore done by about the first or second week in October, or when raking of ...

Roses are heavy feeders that need plenty of nutrients to produce blooms and healthy foliage. Learn more about how and when to ...

Q: When should I prune my rose bushes? They never really go completely dormant, in that they keep their leaves and occasionally bloom throughout the winter. Although roses sometimes don’t go ...