‘Knock Out’ roses are low maintenance, but their blooms will benefit from seasonal pruning. Look for dead wood, suckers, and crowded branches to improve growth and shape the shrub. Cut back plants at ...

The Knock Out rose is likely the most planted rose in southeast Louisiana landscapes. Since its introduction in 2000, the Knock Out rose has ushered in a whole new way to look at roses and use them in ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - As fall settles in, now is the perfect time to give your Knock Out roses a little attention, according to Jennifer McGimsey of Akin’s Nursery. “These shrub roses, drift roses, and ...

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 ...

These plants need to be pruned in October to prevent pests and diseases, make room for lush spring growth, and improve air ...

Pruning is a crucial component of most shrub care. We spoke with experts about common shrubs that do best if pruned in the fall.

SHREVEPORT, La. — Shrub roses, drift roses and knockout roses may look tired this time of year, but that doesn't mean they're finished blooming. Jennifer McGimsey of Akins Nursery says late summer is ...

Pruning roses is an important part of proper maintenance. It encourages full, shapely bushes, increased vigor and more flowers. Major pruning is done twice a year. The first pruning of ...

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, ...