However, pruning of rambling roses will need to occur just after the plant has ceased to bloom in summer. As repeat bloomers, ...

Knockout roses are popular for their color, reliable reblooming, and easygoing nature. But even these low-maintenance beauties benefit from simple pruning for the best form and flowering.

"The first pruning of the year should bring roses down to about 18 to 24 inches," said Wilson. "For roses like knockout varieties, you can prune them anytime, but early spring is the ideal moment ...

3. If you’re pruning in the spring, start by removing any remaining leaves, so you can better see what you’re doing. 4. If your roses are relatively new (less than a year old), only light ...

Knockout roses, on the other hand, can grow quite large if left unpruned. "They do need pruning to maintain their shape," Reeve advises. "If they get too big, you might need to trim them again in ...

After pruning roses or deciduous fruit trees, remove all leaves so that plants can enter dormancy, a necessary physiological condition to ensure maximum bloom in the spring. 2. Now is the time to ...

Benton County A: The best time to prune roses in the Willamette Valley/western Oregon is mid-February through early March. The reason is that pruning encourages new growth. Pruning earlier than ...

Rose pruning time is upon us. We generally recommend pruning roses around April 15. This timing is based on the fact that there shouldn’t be long term freezes anymore. Yes, there will be freezing ...

As September rolls in, it is time to focus on giving your roses a little TLC for a stunning fall bloom. Just as you mark your calendar for spring pruning on Valentine’s Day, Labor Day is the ...

Others, such as Floribunda roses, repeat flower on and off through the warm weather. If they need pruning, spring-flowering roses should be cut back hard immediately after flowering. Repeat ...