MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including ground-cover roses, pepper plants, spring transplanting, bare spots ...

In particular, whether to cut back roses in the fall is a common concern, as the shrubs tend to look sparse and unappealing at this time of year, and may be vulnerable to damage from extreme weather.

While cut flowers can last between seven and 10 days, central heating and drafts can cause pretty blooms to wilt and dry out. Roses are a popular choice for cut flowers, and hybrid tea roses ...