Willow trees ( Salix) are fast-growing trees that can be pruned in December. “Trimming them prevents overgrowing and ensures ...

While the majority of the garden's growth slows and frost appears, there are still some plants that can be pruned in December ...

Once the first winter freeze has hit, you will want to take protective measures to keep your rose plants safe through the rest of winter. Here's where to start.

An expert horticulturist highlights seven plants to prune in December. These are suitable for milder zones, but shouldn’t be ...

Our previous column included notes on pruning and propagating roses, and beginning a project to add roses, by first ...

To cover the base of your roses, apply about eight to 12 inches of high-quality mulch or shredded leaves around the base of ...

Roses are going dormant, so the fall season is the time for annual care for roses in the garden,” writes columnist. “Today’s column outlines seasonal tasks for ...

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you ...

Helen Chesnut recommends leaving the main pruning of bush roses until late winter, ideally as growth buds show the first signs of swelling. (Credit: Getty Images) Q. Some of my roses are messy and in ...

Pruning helps to stimulate healthy, vigorous growth for the coming season and keeps your plants strong and productive. Removing any dead, damaged, or diseased wood improves air circulation and light ...

Q: When should I prune my roses? They never go completely dormant in the winter. In Southern California, we don’t experience winter like the rest of the country. Most gardening guides will tell you to ...