Follow these steps to winterize your rose garden in the South. Roses can be delicate creatures in winter. Tea, grandiflora, and floribunda roses are especially so, as they are bred for beauty more ...

A bit of maintenance is all you need to set these blooms up for success. Lightly pruning roses in fall helps protect them from wind, snow, and ice. Prune in mid-to-late fall. Use clean, sharp tools to ...

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 ...

Deadheading roses redirects energy to growth and can boost fall and future blooms. Prune only about a third at a time to avoid shocking the plant; stagger cuts over time. Use clean, sharp pruners and ...

When fall arrives, it's time to start preparing roses for winter. The method you use now to protect your roses from freezing most likely will determine whether they will survive and be healthy plants ...