The large size and vigorous growth of a rose of Sharon(Hibiscus syriacus) may inspire you to pick up a pair of garden pruners. Before you do, there are a few things to know about how and when to prune ...

Experts share the secret to encouraging roses to rebloom throughout the growing season.

“Fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose.” – George William Curtis Roses have always been a symbol of love, beauty and warm summer days. You may ask me, why are you writing about roses ...

'Rainbow Knock Out' is a beloved standby for many Southern gardeners. This shrub features coral-pink flowers alongside burgundy-to-deep green foliage. Roses, long a gardener's favorite and our country ...

Here’s what to do if spring caught you by surprise Bouts of warm weather in your area confirm that it's definitely spring. If you've been pushing "prune the roses" farther and farther down your to-do ...

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about cutting back ornamental grasses and if it's too early to rake lawns. Pruning a rosebush is best done in the spring to avoid winter injury. Early April ...

Next spring I will be joining a rose tour in France, so I need to brush up on my French. I gathered up my French books and started by reviewing the chapter on how to ask questions, because if you want ...