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 ...

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.

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 ...

The Knock Out rose is likely the most planted rose in southeast Louisiana landscapes. Since its introduction in 2000, the Knock Out rose has ushered in a whole new way to look at roses and use them in ...

Hey gardeners! Valentine’s day is close at hand…and so is spring! The weather has moderated a bit and become a little more spring-like and who knows, maybe our final round of cold weather has passed.

This week's gardening column tackles "heeling in" plants for the winter, when to prune rosebushes and how to keep squirrels from eating tulip bulbs.

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 ...

QUESTION: Is now a good time to prune my Drift roses? -- Patricia Groff ANSWER: Now is an excellent time to prune repeat-flowering roses, such as Drift and Knock Out. Also prune hybrid tea, ...

Will Radler, 72, developed the Knock Out Rose in his Wisconsin basement. (Photo for The Washington Post by Jack Orton) QUESTION: How should I prune my Knock Out roses? -- David Carson ANSWER: Like all ...

Catmint is one of the easiest, most long-blooming perennials you can grow. While it’s not entirely necessary to prune in the ...