Welcome to fall, where most of your gardening to-do list involves chopping back the flowers, shrubs, trees and other growing things in your yard. Pruning is such a big part of fall cleanup that it ...

Your roses have given you their best blooms throughout the spring and summer and now it’s your turn to get them ready for next season. One of the tasks is fall pruning. Pruning your roses keeps the ...

Many have asked if it’s OK to prune in late summer or early fall. The answer is yes, depending on the plants. Contrary to popular belief, pruning can be done year-round if done correctly.

is a question frequently asked in fall. Fall is not the preferred time for pruning most woody plants. There are few, if any, good reasons to prune in fall, and there are plenty of reasons not to ...

There’s an old saying in pruning: “Prune until it hurts, and then prune some more.” The advice helps overcome our fear of cutting away too many branches. Other pruning adages are less useful. “When in ...

The end of summer is a great time to enjoy roses in the garden, and also the perfect time to prune some of your roses to encourage a fall flourish. I mention some because pruning techniques and ...