Roses, long a gardener's favorite and our country's National Flower, still suffer from the reputation of being hard to grow. In reality, many modern roses like 'Knock Out' are robust, long-lived, ...

A couple of days before Mother's Day, there was a day to celebrate in the world of horticulture. Friday, May 9, was National Knock Out Rose Day. This is the first year this day has been recognized.

Last year, I noticed the yellowing and spotting of some of the leaves on my Knock Out roses. The same thing is happening this year. Can you diagnose and suggest what to use? For some reason, I thought ...

Prune Knockout roses heavily in late winter or early spring as new growth begins. Lightly deadhead and shape in late summer, stopping two months before frost. For annual pruning, cut back one-third of ...

Roses are often an integral part of gardens. Whether it’s the home gardener, a business or a city municipality, roses are often incorporated into the landscape as a way to add instant color.

KNOCKING YOUR SOCKS OFF: The Pink Knockout or Rosa ‘Radcon’ is a member of the Knockout family of roses, which require little maintenance. “Celebrate endings—for they precede new beginnings.” – ...

People love roses, and roses are among the more commonly planted landscape shrubs. Proper care is important as roses go through the hottest and most stressful time of the year. Even with good care, ...

Find out when to prune Knock Out roses and how to make your cuts to keep your plants looking their best. Knock Out roses bloom for months and tolerate less-than-perfect growing conditions, so it's no ...