In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about cutting back ornamental grasses and if it's too early to rake lawns.

Prune rose of Sharon in late winter or early spring—this avoids disease and protects summer blooms. Pruning shapes the plant, improves airflow, and can rejuvenate older bushes if cut back heavily.

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SHREVEPORT, La. - At Akin’s Nursery, the roses are already waking up — and that has gardeners rethinking their usual Valentine’s Day routine.

February into early March is prime pruning season for roses — and getting it right makes all the difference come summer.

Pruning at the right time can mean the difference between a lush, flower-filled garden and a season of disappointment.