Rose Pruning Again
Late February to early March is the time for the major pruning of roses. Back in December, I did a preliminary pruning , now is the time for the last major pruning before the spring season begins. First, a comment on hybrid tea roses. This is what most people have in their gardens. I only have a few hybrid tea roses. These are the roses that need the most drastic pruning. Basically, you cut all the canes down to about 1 foot, making the cuts right above an outward-facing bud. The result will be something like this - Most of my roses fall into the shrub and climbing categories. These roses are pruned differently and not as severe as the hybrid teas. For shrub roses (and many of the David Austin English roses fall into this category), I first take out the older canes completely to the ground. The older canes are easy to spot - they will be thicker and darker in color. After thinning out the older canes, I remove any canes that are damaged, crossing one another and canes that ...
very peaceful! I love that bowl/bird bath/feeder dish on the ground. May I get a close-up?!
ReplyDeleteThis scene relaxes me even through a computer screen! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI'm getting ideas for how to use my extra rock, too.
What a beautiful view of your garden.
ReplyDeleteHow inviting it looks as one meanders down the path toward the bench. Aaahhhhhh. I could sit there and soak up the scenery.
ReplyDeleteAhhhh...
ReplyDeleteThe bench with just a glimpse of the statue behind, so inviting.
ReplyDeleteYou have the best statues, it seems to be hard to find nice ones.
Some of them can be quite "cheesy".
I am actually looking for a "Flora" statue for my Flora Glade at the moment.
Absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLovely, Phillip. Doesn't look like my tired late summer garden. I love the bowl too.
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What a lovely oasis - serenity for the soul...
ReplyDeleteWhat an expanse of beauty. My garden is too small to show that, but I can really admire yours.
ReplyDeleteI could sit on that bench and just be.
ReplyDeleteI could sit on that bench for awhile in silence... Love the textures and hidden sculptures... You are quite the garden artist Phillip... inspirational!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so spring like and peaceful. We already have a hint of fall up north. I love your roses in the post below too.
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