My dad once had a tree rose, a bush grafted onto a two- to three-foot stem so it looked like a covered lollipop in bloom. But ...

It is probably best to winterize your hybrid roses after you return from your vacation. Chicago Botanic Garden staff waits until there has been a hard freeze of around 18 degrees Fahrenheit or three ...

Terri asks: I have two questions about Anouk lavender – how should I prune the plant, and is it edible? You can prune these plants in late summer or early fall, after the last flush of blooms has ...

January is prime pruning time for roses and fruit trees in Southern California. The plants are dormant now, but if you want lovely roses and fruit come spring and summer, now is the time to don some ...

Did you hear about the guy who was afraid his expensive tree was dead? It finally budded out, which was a major re-leaf. Northern winters separate the wheat from the chaff, where trees, shrubs and ...

Q. The upper part of my Desert Rose got frosted and the stems were soft So I cut those all off. The top of the bulb is a tad soft, but the lower parts are green and firm. I’m wondering if I can save ...

Yes, there's a point when it is too late to prune roses in the fall if you want to minimize cold damage to your plants. You may be tempted to rein in your roses before winter winds whip through and ...