In our last newsletter, we asked our customers for any common gardening or landscaping questions. Our staff went through the questions and picked out the top gardening question to share...

Q: I didn't have time to prune my Knockout roses last year. Is it okay if I prune them this Spring?

A: The best time of year to prune a Knockout or any other shrub rose is around Mother's Day weekend or early-mid May. After the rose has leafed out, you should remove any dead leaves, stalks or branches. This is also a great time if you want to shape your rose to maintain a healthy form. Make sure to never remove more than 1/3 of the plant at any one pruning.