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

Roses can be pruned in fall or spring—fall helps with shaping, while spring pruning supports fresh growth. In cold zones, stick to light fall pruning to avoid frost damage; in mild zones, heavier cuts ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida on roses, Christmas cactuses, Meyer lemons, crape myrtles, Spanish moss, viburnum hedges and lawn care ...

The rose has once again been voted the world’s favorite flower, and not just for Valetine’s Day bouquets. Rose bushes are an unmatched feature in landscapes and perennial flowerbeds, and with the ...

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

Getting your rose bushes ready for spring is crucial for vigorous growth and a spectacular display of flowers. As daylight ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mark de Leeuw / Getty Images Pruning is an essential aspect of caring for roses. Unlike lower-maintenance shrubs such as hydrangea ...

It is tradition in many Southern parts of the United States to prune roses on or around Valentines Day. While you don't ...

Expert gardener reveals how doing an easy task to climbing roses now can help encourage bigger, healthier blooms later this year ...

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 ...

As September rolls in, it is time to focus on giving your roses a little TLC for a stunning fall bloom. Just as you mark your calendar for spring pruning on Valentine’s Day, Labor Day is the time to ...