Also, most pruning of climbing roses is done in early to midsummer after the spring/early summer bloom. How we train them is another difference between bush and climbing roses. By simply pruning them ...

There are so many jobs to do in your yard to prepare for spring that it’s easy to run out of time before they are all completed. However, certain jobs, like pruning roses, must be done at the right ...

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 ...

Question for Dan Gill: I have a climbing rose I'm attempting to train on a wrought iron fence. I need some advice on how and when to prune and the best way to train this rose. --Charlotte Webster ...

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 ...

Pruning is the symbolic start of the new gardening year. But it inspires panic in less-experienced gardeners who wonder, “Am I doing this right?” Have no fear: The Houston Rose Society will hold a ...

Do you remember painting by numbers when you were a child? It was so simple to create amazing works of art. Pruning your roses by numbers is equally easy, and the reward is healthy rosebushes that ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I need some advice on pruning a climbing rose trained on a wrought iron ...