The Monterey County Herald on MSN

Tom Karwin, On Gardening: The season for roses

Roses are going dormant, so the fall season is the time for annual care for roses in the garden,” writes columnist. “Today’s ...
Fall is the time to begin winter preparations for your roses. Protect them from winter winds and cold damage with these ...
A. The best time to prune depends on the type of rose. Leave the main pruning of bush roses until late winter, ideally as ...
Pruning is a crucial component of most shrub care. We spoke with experts about common shrubs that do best if pruned in the ...
Experts from Washington State University say you should begin in early November by removing at least the top third of the ...
There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If ...
Fall pruning isn't for every shrub, but it's the key to lush blooms and healthy shaping for some. If you have these shrubs ...
RHS chief horticulturist Guy Barter shares the plants that benefit from a late-autumn tidy — and which ones to leave until ...
While many shrubs in your garden are entering dormancy, November is actually the best time to prune a number of species to ...
Not all plants will benefit from a back-to-school season trim. If you've been pruning these plants in fall, you could be ...
RHS chief horticulturist Guy Barter shares the plants that benefit from a late-autumn tidy — and which ones to leave until ...
While many plants can be deadheaded and pruned in fall, leave several rose varieties off your to-do list to ensure they grow back strong and full next year.