THERE ARE SELF-CLEANING ovens, toilets and glass, cat boxes and recently even self-cleaning fabric. The innovative world of science and technology keeps on creating new things to make our lives easier ...

Q: We have inherited some rose bushes with the house we bought last fall. Would you be able to tell us when and how to prune them this spring? -- Tim and Marcie, Watertown A: There is so much to learn ...

Looking for some great new roses for your garden this year? Everyone, it seems, wants the same thing: easy-care, disease resistant, abundantly blooming roses that require no spraying and minimal ...

Pruning roses is a must-do job for spring, but time is running short. Your plants will reward you with beautiful blooms and vigorous health that helps ward off disease. This article provides the ...

This month you may notice that your roses are slowing down a bit, maybe looking a bit shabby. If you do just a little clean up, you should get a burst of bloom before winter. Cut them back about a ...