Pruning climbing roses is very different from pruning bush roses. For one thing, we rarely cut them back hard the way we do bush roses. That would defeat the purpose of planting a climbing rose — to ...

Climbing roses are a charming, romantic addition to any outdoor space. Whether you're designing and planting the perfect cottage garden or you simply want to cover up a dull corner of your yard, these ...

Question for Dan Gill: I have a climbing rose I'm attempting to train on a wrought iron fence. I need some advice on how and when to prune and the best way to train this rose. --Charlotte Webster ...

A: You're right in knowing there's a difference. Shrub roses and climbing roses are two very different bloomers, and they require their own particular pruning. Unlike shrub types, climbers can't be ...

Close up of coral flowers of floribunda rose 'Coral Lions' Whenever we do a poll of gardeners’ favorite flowers, there is one that always comes in the top three – roses. They can live for decades, but ...

With winter well underway and spring on the horizon, now's the time to get your garden in shape. It's crucial to tend to plants and flowers that'll be bursting into life in the warmer months, and ...

Q: I want to grow some climbing roses in a pot to create some screening in a very narrow space. I have decided on the colorful 'Joseph's coat' climbing rose. Do you think I should put one rose or two ...

With the winter season in full swing and we look ahead to the end, garden maintenance is more important than ever. It’s the perfect time to look after plants and flowers that will be looking to bloom ...