Winter is here, thus giving gardeners plenty of time to plan for the upcoming months and specific maintenance activities.

There are no flowers and very few leaves on rose bushes now, and that's all the more reason why winter is the best time to ...

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 ...

While the rest of the garden rests, January is the perfect opportunity to perform a few crucial gardening tasks, including pruning. It’s a chance to prepare for the upcoming spring, despite it feeling ...

Q: When should I prune my rose bushes? They never really go completely dormant, in that they keep their leaves and occasionally bloom throughout the winter. A: Although roses sometimes don’t go ...

“Fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose.” – George William Curtis Roses have always been a symbol of love, beauty and warm summer days. You may ask me, why are you writing about roses ...

Pruning at this time of year means trimming back and reshaping particular plants to promote robust, healthy growth and an abundance of fruit and blooms. Undertaking this gardening task now can also ...

Bird houses: Now is the time to clean out and clean-up your birdhouses. Replace rotted wood, re-paint as needed, and check ...

In your journey through life, enjoy the cooler conditions as winter continues its path through January. In the landscape, ...

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 ...

Taking stock of the entire garden and situation comes first for me when looking forward. In my case, age related factors are ...

Q: When should I prune my rose bushes? They never really go completely dormant, in that they keep their leaves and occasionally bloom throughout the winter. Although roses sometimes don’t go ...