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Should I Cover My Roses In Winter?

We'll tell you when and where in the South you need to cover roses for winter and the proper steps to winterize your rose garden.
Lightly pruning roses in fall helps protect them from wind, snow, and ice. Prune in mid-to-late fall. Use clean, sharp tools to remove diseased or dead wood and shorten tall canes. Avoid heavy pruning ...
Pruning plants in the fall doesn’t just keep your garden looking neat. It also wards off disease and pests while giving perennials a head start on healthy growth for the spring. Some plants, like ...
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Pruning serves a greater purpose than just shaping or tidying up your rose bush. It is important for ...
Fall is a great time to catch up on garden maintenance, like pruning. However, while cutting back your flowers and shrubs is often beneficial, it can also be detrimental if done at the wrong time. For ...
With about a month until the start of winter, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to care for your plants during this cold (and often snowy) season. While you might be tempted to cut ...