In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about cutting back ornamental grasses and if it's too early to rake lawns.

Yes, there's a point when it is too late to prune roses in the fall if you want to minimize cold damage to your plants. Olga Seifutdinova / Getty Images You may be tempted to rein in your roses before ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Yearly gardening tasks help you stay in touch with the rhythm of the seasons while caring for your plants, and pruning your rose bushes is one ...

Gardeners across the state are ready to get outside and garden, and late February is an ideal time to do that. From pruning ...

If you've spent any time gardening, then you've likely heard of the term "pruning" before. This beneficial garden maintenance task is imperative for keeping your beautiful, hard-earned rose bush alive ...

Clearing up some misconceptions and providing clear guidance for several common landscape shrubs.

Q. Our ground cover roses are getting too large for the site. When can I prune them back to the desired size? A. Good pruning weather arrives now through winter. While heavy rose pruning normally ...

Pruning roses is an important part of proper maintenance. It encourages full, shapely bushes, increased vigor and more flowers. Major pruning is done twice a year. The first pruning of ...

Valentine’s Day brings roses to mind, and for gardeners, that’s a good thing. This holiday serves as a reminder that it’s ...