While I highly doubt many of you are growing your own roses here in Iowa. Afterall, Roses tend to dislike snow and sub-temperatures. Either way, I know not everyone that reads is from Iowa so here you go. This is actually just a brief repost. To read the original article click here.
You know it’s time to prune your roses when forsythia in the neighborhood start to burst with yellow flowers. That’s happening right now around Seattle. Late winter/early spring is the optimum time to prune because new buds are easy to spot.
There are many reasons to prune roses, including keeping the size and shape in check, removing diseased canes and producing the best blooms. Pruning also keeps roses healthy by allowing more light and air to flow to the plant and stimulate growth. Prune your roses in three steps. [Read more...]
