QUESTION: I read your recent column about thatch, and it led me back to my age-old question: Doesn’t thatch build up from an accumulation of grass clippings? If so, this is why I always bag my ...

A couple of days before Mother's Day, there was a day to celebrate in the world of horticulture. Friday, May 9, was National Knock Out Rose Day. This is the first year this day has been recognized.

SHREVEPORT, La. - Both Knockout and Drift roses have become favorites in both residential and commercials landscapes due to their low maintenance and impressive blooming cycles. "The Knockout and ...

Last year, I noticed the yellowing and spotting of some of the leaves on my Knock Out roses. The same thing is happening this year. Can you diagnose and suggest what to use? For some reason, I thought ...

Prune Knockout roses heavily in late winter or early spring as new growth begins. Lightly deadhead and shape in late summer, stopping two months before frost. For annual pruning, cut back one-third of ...

KNOCKING YOUR SOCKS OFF: The Pink Knockout or Rosa ‘Radcon’ is a member of the Knockout family of roses, which require little maintenance. “Celebrate endings—for they precede new beginnings.” – ...