A bit of maintenance is all you need to set these blooms up for success. Lightly pruning roses in fall helps protect them from wind, snow, and ice. Prune in mid-to-late fall. Use clean, sharp tools to ...

Protect roses in winter by shielding the crown—the most vulnerable part of grafted plants. After the first frost, prune to 2–3 feet, tie canes, water occasionally, and add mulch for insulation. Use ...

Q: When should I prune my roses? They never go completely dormant in the winter. In Southern California, we don’t experience winter like the rest of the country. Most gardening guides will tell you to ...

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Lightly pruning roses in fall helps protect them from wind, snow, and ice. Prune in mid-to-late fall. Use clean, sharp tools to remove diseased or dead wood and shorten tall canes. Avoid heavy pruning ...