Question: Do roses, strawberries and perennial flowers really need winter protection? Mine have always survived without doing anything special. Answer: Although all will usually survive without ...

A late fall freeze allowed Chrysanthemums and other fall blooming perennials to reach their full glory. Correct fall care of perennials and roses will send them into winter better prepared to survive.

Roses are the jewels in any perennial garden. Although they can be a bit fussy in central Montana since our erratic weather patterns wreak havoc on weaker varieties, by choosing the right cultivar and ...

The perennial rose, symbolic of romance and luxury, is beloved of Southern California gardening buffs who like a front yard stacked with rose bushes. But with the water shortage, should roses be ...

Last Sunday and Monday were perfect days to prune. In addition to pruning trees and shrubs, it’s also time to cut back perennials, including roses. If any of my perennials look good through the winter ...

Winter pansies, also known as ice pansies, are a favorite in the Southern garden for a reason: They can stand downright ...

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Roses don’t have to be grown in their own bed — let them mingle with your other flowering plants and treat them just the same, cutting them to the ground in late winter each year. A “rose meadow” is a ...