Pruned roses. August 2011

Here I am in my newly pruned rose garden.  This is only a part of the roses I've pruned this winter.
The time for pruning is nearly over.  So, if you haven't pruned yet, the time is NOW.  Don't wait any longer otherwise the roses will start new growth that you will have to cut back...  All the nutrients that is left in the soil will be wasted.  You can see that I had to prune hard, because these rose bushes are standing very close to each other.   You don't have to prune so hard if your rose bushes are further apart from each other.


Always remember to use sharp cutting tools and gloves. There is no need to be nervous about pruning roses.  As long as you prune.
Cut out  all the wood that grew to the inside of the rose bush.
Next, I cut out all the old and dead wood.
When I'm finished the rose must look like a vase, with four or five strong branches left.


Then I work in some compost and bonemeal and I'm done.
Enjoy.