Tea, grandiflora, and floribunda roses are especially so, as they are bred for beauty more than hardiness. Some climbing ...

It's almost - but not quite - time to put your roses to bed for a long winter's rest. Thanksgiving is a pretty good target date because by that time, there usually have been the couple of good freezes ...

When fall arrives, it's time to start preparing roses for winter. The method you use now to protect your roses from freezing most likely will determine whether they will survive and be healthy plants ...

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 ...

Timing is crucial when preparing your rose plants for the harsh winds and cold winter. You don't want to start too early, but if you start too late, you run the risk of your plants being damaged by ...

When the autumn air turns crisp and the last petals fall from the rose bushes, the question is always there: Should you get out the shears now or wait until spring? Many gardeners believe rose bushes ...

All roses need some attention going into winter, and there are many methods to provide winter protection. Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offer suggestions for ...