If you want the most blooms on your climbing roses next spring, you should prune the right way and at the right time. These ...

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 ...

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 ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I need some advice on pruning a climbing rose trained on a wrought iron ...

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 ...

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 ...

Let me start by saying it is almost impossible to kill a rose with excessive pruning. Pruning roses is not as complicated as it may seem, though it’s important to prune at the right time for the type ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

One important factor in determining when to prune climbing and rambling roses is when the plant blooms. More and more climbing roses are available that bloom repeatedly throughout the summer, meaning ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Learning how to prune a rose bush can seem like a daunting landscaping chore, but with the right ...