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 ...

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.

Roses can be pruned in fall or spring—fall helps with shaping, while spring pruning supports fresh growth. In cold zones, stick to light fall pruning to avoid frost damage; in mild zones, heavier cuts ...

Pruning can save your roses from damaging winter winds. 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 ...

Protect roses in winter by shielding the crown—the most vulnerable part of grafted plants. After the first frost, prune to 2–3 feet, tie canes, water occasionally, and add mulch for insulation. Use ...

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 ...