While a hard pruning isn't necessary yet, cutting back roses in the fall protects them from winter damage. Here's when and how to prune roses in the fall.

To look their best each fall, roses need a light pruning around Labor Day. (Contributed Photo) As September rolls in, it is time to focus on giving your roses a little TLC for a stunning fall bloom.

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.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For this guide, we spoke to Nita-Jo Rountree, Seattle-based garden designer and author of Growing Roses ...

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Learn how and when to cut back low-maintenance Knock Out roses, and what to do if you miss the ideal window so you don't risk ...

As we enter the waning days of summer, many of our plants are just plain tired after enduring months of heat — and they’re showing it. Roses are no exception. They tend to get a bit leggy and ...

September signals the end of summer, and it is an important month in the gardening world. It’s time to turn off the water sprinklers, plant cool-season fall vegetables and prune your roses for a more ...

Question: My Knock Out roses have become very leggy. Is this a good time to trim them back and, if so, how far back should I cut them? Answer: Many gardeners take shears to these roses as they grow ...

In late summer it’s time to think about pruning our roses. Roses respond best when they receive two major prunings each year. We prune our repeat-flowering roses, also called everblooming roses or ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Learning how to prune a rose bush can seem like a daunting landscaping chore, but with the right ...