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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 ...
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Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. EveJune 2, 2016 at 6:17 PM

    Everything is looking wonderful Phillip!

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  2. Lisa at GreenbowJune 3, 2016 at 3:58 AM

    Your yard is beginning to look like a garden. I love that yellow rose. It is all beautiful.

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  3. C. C.June 3, 2016 at 3:50 PM

    Incredible, how quickly you've made a beautiful garden! Everything is gorgeous. Here in Piedmont NC, my flowers are just beginning to bloom. Is it your rain?

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    1. Phillip OliverJune 3, 2016 at 9:37 PM

      I think it is the cool nights as well as the rain (although it hasn't rained much lately!)

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  4. RobinLJune 4, 2016 at 6:50 PM

    I recall that recently, you said that you didn't really have a garden yet. Are you sure about that? Everything looks great Philip, it's coming along nicely!

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  5. debsgardenJune 6, 2016 at 1:04 PM

    I knew it would be gorgeous! One of the things that impressed me most about that region of the country is the colorful summer gardens. Love the fuchsia!

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  6. chavlinessJune 9, 2016 at 9:38 AM

    Very cool. It looks like a well established garden. This is the first season that you get to see the garden in all its glory and possibilities: take inventory of plants you many not have known you had. Exciting.

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  7. joanna ukJune 14, 2016 at 1:56 PM

    Nice to see such an ordered garden.

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