This week's garden column includes expert tips for pruning roses, growing hotter peppers and safely caring for houseplants ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - As fall settles in, now is the perfect time to give your Knock Out roses a little attention, according to Jennifer McGimsey of Akin’s Nursery. “These shrub roses, drift roses, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fall is rolling in, the air is crisp, and garden beds are starting to trade their summer vibrancy for muted autumn tones. Roses refuse to bow out. They do, however, demand a little extra attention if ...

Next spring I will be joining a rose tour in France, so I need to brush up on my French. I gathered up my French books and started by reviewing the chapter on how to ask questions, because if you want ...

Timing your pruning just right can help your roses thrive and bloom for longer - but when is best to give them the chop?