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 ...

Yes, there's a point when it is too late to prune roses in the fall if you want to minimize cold damage to your plants. You may be tempted to rein in your roses before winter winds whip through and ...