Knowing how to prune roses isn’t as straightforward as you might think. Even the most experienced of gardeners struggle at this task. It’s tricky to fathom the right amount to prune away ...

Get the most out of summer pruning. 2. Remove dead, diseased or damaged branches. When it comes to knowing how to prune roses in summer, you'll need to know which parts of the plant to focus on.

Q: I purchased a house this past summer with several rose bushes in the backyard. I know it’s time to prune them, but I’m intimidated by the idea of pruning them. Can you tell me how to get ...

Pruning isn't just about shaping your roses; it's essential for ensuring vigorous plants and abundant blooms. So, prune with abandon. “You can’t hurt your roses by pruning them!” ...

Shape the bush by identifying buds. With clean pruning shears (spray them with vinegar or bleach between bushes), you’ll want to make cuts at a 45-degree angle, away from the buds on your canes.

Towards the end of summer, when rose petals fade and fall, it is time to start thinking about pruning your rambling roses. Doing so at the right time and in the right way will ensure that your ...

You'll need by-pass shears, a pruning saw for any difficult-to-cut canes and a pair of heavy, preferably leather, gloves to protect yourself from the thorns. The Houston Rose Society recommends by ...

In late summer it’s time to think about pruning our roses. Roses respond best when they receive two major prunings each year. We prune our repeat-flowering roses, also called everblooming roses ...

Pruning roses really isn’t as complicated as it seems, though it’s important to prune at the right time for the rose type. Following one simple rule of pruning, most anyone can achieve ...

If you want strong, healthy rose plants with big, beautiful blooms this spring, winter is the best time to prune them. Don Chapman, a member of the Marin Rose Society and UC Marin Master Gardeners ...

Between mid-April and early May, Smith advises pruning roses back by about two-thirds. How to prune an overgrown rose. If your rose hasn’t seen a pair of pruning shears for a while, it’s ...