For beautiful summer roses in USDA Hardiness Zones 6 and lower, plants need protection during winter temperatures. Learn how ...

We'll tell you when and where in the South you need to cover roses for winter and the proper steps to winterize your rose garden.

Protect roses in winter by shielding the crown—the most vulnerable part of grafted plants. After the first frost, prune to 2–3 feet, tie canes, water occasionally, and add mulch for insulation. Use ...

We have been blessed by an unusually lovely fall in the northern Great Plains. Unfortunately, the long-range weather forecast promises that all good things must come to an end. Before winter is upon ...

Plant care doesn't end during the winter months. Discover ten plants that need special care in the winter to come back stronger in the spring.

Q. Should I worry about protecting my roses with temperatures dipping towards freezing this month? A. Most roses can handle temperatures at or below freezing. It is when temperatures dip down in the ...

Winter is a difficult season for roses. Rapid temperature changes, sometimes as much as 20 to 30 degrees in 24 hours, are very hard on plants. Unseasonably warm temperatures in January and February, ...

Do you know why roses make good race car drivers? They put the petal to the metal. The rose is the world’s most popular and acclaimed flower, and represents many aspects of humanity, such as beauty, ...

Roses that have been fertilized and sprayed for insects and diseases are more likely to escape winter injury than plants that have lost their leaves early in fall due to disease, insects or nutrient ...