Spring is often thought of as peak planting time, whether it's roses or veggies. But many perennials also do well when planted in the fall or even prefer this time of year. So, is there a best season ...

Roses are among the most admired garden plants – and they are also among the most expensive. So, when taking the first steps toward introducing roses to your landscape, you’ll want to give them the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: photo by Bill Koplitz / Getty Images Timing is essential when planting roses. If a rose bush is planted at the wrong time ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Roses are a highly polarizing plant in the garden community – while many enthusiasts adore their iconic blooms, and won’t hesitate ...

Most roses don’t die from neglect. They die from too much love applied in all the wrong places: overwatering, ...

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about cutting back ornamental grasses and if it's too early to rake lawns. Pruning a rosebush is best done in the spring to avoid winter injury. Early April ...

Garden pests are waiting for the growing season just as eagerly as the gardeners are. Watch for snails and slugs: It can be time to put out the slug bait as they start hatching. Aphids will be out ...

Many perennials must be planted in fall to emerge in spring and summer, but if you missed the fall window, you can still ...

It’s finally beginning to feel like spring! Your roses are probably showing signs of life again with canes turning green and buds starting to form. But this is Colorado, and we’re not quite out of ...

Q. We like the idea of 12 months of color. Last week you mentioned that the redbuds and Texas mountain laurels were in bloom.

When planting roses, bare-root roses should be planted between November and March. The expert said: “Roses love sunlight, so ...

Gardeners obsess over seed varieties and planting dates, yet the soil under their boots often gets ignored. Soil testing for spring planting costs less than a bag of premium fertilizer and delivers ...