Close up of coral flowers of floribunda rose 'Coral Lions' Whenever we do a poll of gardeners’ favorite flowers, there is one that always comes in the top three – roses. They can live for decades, but ...

Pruning climbing roses is very different from pruning bush roses. For one thing, we rarely cut them back hard the way we do bush roses. That would defeat the purpose of planting a climbing rose — to ...

Climbing roses are a charming, romantic addition to any outdoor space. Whether you're designing and planting the perfect cottage garden or you simply want to cover up a dull corner of your yard, these ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Mastering the art of pruning your rose bushes doesn't have to be an intimidating task. With the right ...

A: You're right in knowing there's a difference. Shrub roses and climbing roses are two very different bloomers, and they require their own particular pruning. Unlike shrub types, climbers can't be ...

Horticultural expert Simon, from the Walking Talking Gardeners YouTube channel, has some important tips for pruning your ...

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 ...

Late winter is a key moment in the rose-growing calendar. Pruning now encourages stronger stems, better airflow and, crucially, bigger, more abundant blooms in summer. Whether you’re growing shrub ...

With the winter season in full swing and we look ahead to the end, garden maintenance is more important than ever. It’s the perfect time to look after plants and flowers that will be looking to bloom ...

It might be a demanding task but you'll be glad you did it!

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at gnogardening@agcenter.lsu.edu. I need some advice on pruning a climbing rose trained on a wrought iron ...

Mastering the art of pruning your rose bushes doesn't have to be an intimidating task. With the right techniques and a little know-how, pruning transforms from a dreaded landscaping chore into a ...