5. Fertilise and mulch roses after pruning Whilst not another pruning step, it is vital to maintain roses after by feeding and mulching them generously. Michael said: “Roses are big eaters so ...

Courage and few sharp tools are all you need to prune roses: a by-pass hand pruner, by-pass lopper, a small saw, gloves, Elmer’s Glue-All and perhaps hedge clippers. Some fearless gardeners prune ...

If you want 'vibrant blooms' there is a seven step guide you should follow, according to Frenchie Gardener. And the good news ...

Generations of local rosarians know the mid-February holiday as the red-letter date for romancing their roses. It’s when we ...

Hard pruning removes more stems but leads the rose bushes to grow longer and produce more flowers. This method is perfect for pruners who like to cut roses for displays and bouquets. Light pruning ...

Everybody wants a glorious garden come spring and summer, but there's something you can do to your roses now to ensure ...

Climbing roses are the exception. Before flowering remove only the winterkilled tissue. The bulk of pruning should be done after the first flush of blooms. At that time, old, or less vigorous ...

Trimming away the dead wood now will guarantee you an abundance of flowers come summer, according to a gardening expert who ...

If you haven’t already pruned your roses, now is the time! Pruning helps shape your roses and creates healthier plants and ...

But mention pruning roses and many people come up in a cold sweat, considering it to be difficult and complicated. This is largely because there are many different types of rose, some which need ...

Many old European-type heirloom roses like gallicas bloom on last year’s wood and must be pruned after the bloom. Pruning them now will remove this year’s blooms. February pruning sets the ...