End of winter is the best time of year to prune shrubs that flower later in the growing season, i.e. from mid-June and after. The reason is that later-flowering shrubs bloom on “new wood.” This means ...

Gardening expert Monty Don has shared his March gardening advice for encouraging vigorous growth and lots of flowers from roses, clematis and four other plants ...

Bare-root rose plants may seem tricky to care for once they arrive, but Martha Stewart's tips for planting can help ensure ...

A boxwood alternative that blooms, a willow with silvery foliage, and another slew of new-twist hydrangeas are among the most ...

Modern roses, as we know them, date to 1867, when enthusiasts in Europe bred a “hybrid perpetual” rose with a “tea rose.” The ...

Roses are spectacular flowers that are just beginning to grow in April, and there is a simple way to help them become stronger. Andy Simms, an expert from MyBuilder.com, has shared that you can give ...

Our exceptionally long growing season means we typically cut repeat-flowering roses back twice a year. The first pruning is done anytime from late January to mid-February, and the second in late ...

It seems like only a few years ago — it was 1986 — when it was announced the rose was approved by Congress as the national flower. After approval by Congress, the measure was signed into law on Nov. 7 ...

A question for Dan Gill: When I cut off the dead flowers on my rose bushes, I noticed that some of the past blooms have grown a ball shape below the faded flower. What are they, and should I cut them ...