In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about cutting back ornamental grasses and if it's too early to rake lawns.

There are so many jobs to do in your yard to prepare for spring that it’s easy to run out of time before they are all completed. However, certain jobs, like pruning roses, must be done at the right ...

When the sleepy winter period gives way to milder weather, roses begin their active growing phase. Adequate preparation allows your roses to bounce back from winter's harshness, promotes robust fresh ...

Spring is a crucial season for rose care, but before it arrives, there's one thing that needs to be done, which takes just ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida on roses, Christmas cactuses, Meyer lemons, crape myrtles, Spanish moss, viburnum hedges and lawn care ...

If you would like to add spring-flowering trees to your landscape, January and February are excellent months to plant them.

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 ...

The rose has once again been voted the world’s favorite flower, and not just for Valetine’s Day bouquets. Rose bushes are an unmatched feature in landscapes and perennial flowerbeds, and with the ...

If you're trying to figure out what greenery to prune in spring, grab the shears from your toolkit and take some notes from our gardening experts. Beyond the basics — hydration, nutrition, and ...