It may feel like the right time to cut roses back when temperatures begin to cool in the fall, but make sure you don’t cut too much. For most roses, fall is the time for a lighter pruning that focuses ...

Ever looked out at your garden in winter and wondered if you should bother with pruning? It can feel odd to fuss over plants that seem lifeless, but this is actually a smart season for some hands-on ...

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 ...

Key Points Prune rose of Sharon in late winter or early spring for optimal growth and blooms.Proper pruning increases flowers' size, even though fewer blooms may result.Deadheading prevents reseeding ...

Q: Last week you helped us figure out which blooming shrub we have in the backyard and looking it up, we’re in complete agreement. Thank you! Now, I did mention that the winter jasmine, planted near ...

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 ...