Introduction, Shrub & Hybrid Tea Pruning
Welcome to the one rose chore that scares the heck out of most rose growers. As you probably know there are as many viewpoints on pruning roses…
Growing Roses
Pruning
Pruning scares more gardeners than any other rose task, and it really shouldn't. Roses are forgiving. These guides walk through shrub, climbing, and seasonal pruning the simple way.
My Rose Pruning Tool Kit
My Rose Pruning Tool Kit I once sat down and figured I've probably personally pruned over 25,000 roses during my rose career. That's a lot of…
Pruning With Lots of Die Back
I'm writing this on February 28, 2023. We had an odd winter with lots of temperature swings. Because of this I had more dieback on my roses than…
Rose Pruning Primer by Susan Fox
Susan Fox Rose Pruning Primer By Susan Fox What’s the question people ask most often about how do I take care of my roses? Frankly, it’s about…
Summer Pruning In A Hot Climate
I’ve written a few blog posts talking about pruning in a climate where you have a true winter – one where the roses go fully dormant. We talked…
Take Out An Old Cane To Grow New Ones
Old canes removed and ready for fresh new ones come spring! There comes a time when a rose cane is exhausted of energy and needs to come out.…