While roses that bloom on new growth can be much more forgiving of mistakes made during the pruning process, plants that flower on old growth may need special attention. The accidental removal of ...

"Don’t worry too much or overthink pruning – roses are resilient and will put on new growth in spring," says Liam Beddall, Senior Rose Consultant at David Austin Roses. "Of course, the approach to ...

Pruning is a gardening task that boosts many plants ahead of the growing season. However, many gardeners fail to do this at ...

The first flush of roses is set to begin in the coming weeks, so it's time to lavish a little extra care on these plants, ...

Remove dead, diseased or dying branches, and lightly prune to keep within bounds. Reduce congestion on old plants by removing some of the thick branches to stimulate new growth. Roses include ...

Roses are a staple in many British gardens, producing lightly scented, striking blooms in a range of colours. But to ensure ...

the best time to prune your roses is in late winter or early spring after the last frost. This is the ideal time to prune since it's right before new growth starts to happen. However, there are a ...

Mark Wilson, an extension agent with the LSU AgCenter, shared his best tips on pruning roses, emphasizing the importance of both timing and technique. "The first pruning of the year should bring ...

Continue to improve the shape of the rose by removing about a third of the older stems. Prune flush with the ground. Tie in new, vigorous shoots with garden twine for flowering next year and prune ...

Remember that hard pruning encourages strong growth, so cut back weak shoots hard, cutting above an outward-facing bud and leaving about 2½cm of last year's growth. On stronger stems, leave about ...

“Avoid directing new shoots over the top of another branch – this helps keep the canopy open and encourages a wider form,” he said. Pruning should be a routine part of maintaining your rose ...

As the first signs of spring begin to show, attention turns to neglected outdoor spaces - and Monty Don urges people to complete this task now ...