Winter Rose Care & Pruning
Although major rose pruning is not done until late February into early March, there are a few things I do to get roses settled in for the winter. First, I wait until the first frost has occurred before I do anything. That happened on December 1 this year, a little later than normal. If you do any pruning prior to that, new growth will be encouraged, and it will just be nipped later. I will then do minimal pruning, about 1/3 of the plant or to about waist-high. It does not matter how you make the cuts. More precise pruning will be done in late winter. Giving roses a slight pruning at this time will decrease the damage from strong winter winds. Roses are not deeply rooted, and any long canes can spell trouble. Pick off any remaining leaves, if possible. I know that can be a big job if there are still many leaves left on the plant but you don't want leaves, especially diseased leaves, left to fall and harbor spores for next season. Clean the area around the base of the rose. Rake out ...
WOW! That's a winner! Gorgeous! The light... palette... textures... Fabulous...Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteWow, I love the colors! I took some photos of the grass we have, but didn't like how any of them turned out, so I'm not going to enter this time.
ReplyDeletethis is very pretty...i love the sunlit grasses.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful picture! I love the lighting and the color in it. Good luck!!
ReplyDeleteOh I love the composition with those little flowers in the background. Great!
ReplyDeleteThat's absolutely gorgeous, Phillip!
ReplyDeletePerfect lighting and capture Phillip! Thank you for my place on your blog roll.
ReplyDeleteOooohhh... so beautiful. And I'm not surprised Randy and Jamie were growing it. Their garden is delightful.
ReplyDeleteMeems @ Hoe and Shovel
Outstanding! My fingers are crossed.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photo -- the colors are so vivid.
ReplyDeleteBee you tea full. So much depth and movement.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo! Good luck in the contest! Those colors are awesome!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful color and lighting, Phillip. It's a lovely image.
ReplyDeleteThat's an excellent shot Phillip.
ReplyDeleteGreat capture, Phillip
ReplyDeleteA beautiful photo and I love the layering of color. gail
ReplyDeleteVery nice photo! I like the reddish hues and the lighting.
ReplyDeleteWow, what an awesome photo; I love the colors! I just took some photos this weekend of native prairie grasses, but don't know if they qualify as "ornamental."
ReplyDeleteI agree with the others - perfect lighting! The color combination is great. I am very fond of purple fountain grass (have 4 in different containers and 4 out in the garden). Apparently, the Monarch cats like to use it for metamorphosis, too!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your gorgeous entry!
Cameron
Absolutely beautiful. The colors are stunning. I'm making a note of what to plant with what to get this effect in my garden;)
ReplyDeleteMarnie
Your photo is stunning! Good luck....
ReplyDeleteA spectacular entry! Those sun-kissed grasses are stunning.
ReplyDeleteIt's perfect, Phillip, a winner for sure!
ReplyDeleteFrances
Wow, what a beautiful shot! I love the way the sun is glowing in the background.
ReplyDeleteI would like grasses more if I could grow a grass with this much color. A beautiful photo Phillip. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS! The lighting, especially, is phenomenal.
ReplyDeletePhillip,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the beautiful scene you captured from our garden. You truly are a wonderful photographer! ;0) Good luck in the photo contest, I'm sure you're a shoo-in for a win!
--Jamie
Wild! Such amazing colors, texture and composition. Praise to Randy and Jamie and to you for capturing it. Good luck! It is already a winner to me.
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing colors! Phillip, your photography skills are incredable. One question, Can you make my flower beds look that good? Bill
ReplyDeleteThe detail in the grass structure is wonderful, and the blues & yellows really make the 'rubrum' pop, Phillip!
ReplyDeleteOnly one question - why didn't I plant this grass? It's so pretty.
Good luck with the contest-
Annie at the Transplantable Rose
Congrats, Phillip!!! This was the best of the best in my opinion too. :-)
ReplyDeleteFrances
Congrtas..yet it is the "Best of the best"...very pretty and delightful.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun for you Phillip– congrats!!!
ReplyDeleteJust read that you were not only a winner with your readers, Phillip - but with Nancy Ondra, too! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteAnnie
When I saw this photo received the BEST of the best award, I was thrilled. I would have chosen it too. It's gorgeous. Randy and Jamie have a lovely garden...(as do you)! Good thing you decided to enter this in the contest!
ReplyDeletePhillip - I'm back again to wish you congratulations. When I first saw this photo a few days ago I just knew it was a winner. I'm thrilled for you!
ReplyDeleteDear Phillip,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on winning the Best of the Best Gold Medal for GGW's Picture This Photo Contest for September. You were up against some stiff competition!
In order to have your prize of ornamental grasses sent to you, I'll need your full address. Send it to me at: fransoringardendesigns@gmail.com
Let us know once you receive them and enjoy!! Fran
Congratulations! Not only stunning, Best of the Best!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your win, PhilLip. You absolutely deserved it -- what a stunning picture, full of color and beauty! The colors in the background don't distract from the beauty of the grasses, but rather make them stand out. It's just perfect.
ReplyDeleteI just came over from GGW after reading that your photo won - and what a good choice. I love the rich colors and arching forms in the shot. Congrats!
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