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, ...

If you enjoyed all of the beautiful colors and scents your roses provided during the summer, it's your turn to protect them from winter winds and freezing temperatures which can damage or kill the ...

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 ...

I have had several questions regarding pruning roses in preparation for winter. The recommendation is don’t prune them until next spring. The recommendation for winter preparation for roses has been ...

It’s been a tough year for roses. The cold snap in late fall hit before the plants had a chance to go dormant. The subzero cold in January with no snow cover was another punch to the plants. Then it ...

All roses need some attention going into winter, and there are many methods to provide winter protection. Here are some questions and answers from horticulturists at Iowa State University Extension & ...

Today's column is for those who grow or have grown roses and can't seem to have them winter over. If you haven't had trouble, you can skip this column. If you have had difficulty, even to the point of ...

As the growing season comes to an end, gardeners face the challenge of preparing some of their tender plants for winter. Horticulture specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach ...

Timing is important in everything including winter protection of roses. Don't jump too quickly but depending on the winter temperatures where you live, protection should usually be provided by early ...