These plants need to be pruned in October to prevent pests and diseases, make room for lush spring growth, and improve air ...

‘Knock Out’ roses are low maintenance, but their blooms will benefit from seasonal pruning. Look for dead wood, suckers, and crowded branches to improve growth and shape the shrub. Cut back plants at ...

Before you reach for the pruners, know which plants welcome a fall trim – and which cuts could do more harm than good.

Roses, long a gardener's favorite and our country's National Flower, still suffer from the reputation of being hard to grow. In reality, many modern roses like 'Knock Out' are robust, long-lived, ...