Rather than pruning in the Fall/Winter, we simply tie the roses up in the fall, and do the pruning in the Spring. We find that there will always be some sort of dieback which requires a Spring pruning anyway. Additionally, the canes provide important moisture to the plant as it acclimates to cold weather. The plant will also try to heal the cuts and take energy out from the acclimation process.
@deweypug This information is fine if you live in clod climates. In coastal California our roses really never stop growing. I prune them back in winter to force some dormancy.
@nadia76284 When you prune roses depends on how sever your winter is. Where weather might freeze wood on roses we wait until winter is over. Where winter is mild you can prune any time between late fall and late winter.
Cant believe I found out where u live as u said here,I am from Hayward, we damn very close, I have about 40 roses in bush & tress. Thanks fort ur video, tho when u cut roses should cut like side ways. Anyway please make more rose videos or any videos about it .Since we close & have same weather wise..one thing I get a lots powdery mildew or rust, coz of neighbor splingers or moistly weather as we know ..What u recommended for rose I try anything didn’t real worked well
You can see this rose bush has been hard pruned in previous years judging by the large area in the centre. Thats why i never hard prune every year because you are left with that horrible 'knuckle' effect.
@simoncuming41 There is no way to properly prune a tree rose and not end up with what you refer to as the Knuckle effect. If you prune lighter you end up with too much old wood, not enough new growth and a top heavy plant. The frame work of the rose vanishes from the eye as soon as the spring flush of growth occurs. It is a temporary appearance. Consider it the make of a well pruned rose.
I like your helper (tool and hat holder)!
FortnightComeFriday 2 weeks ago
@FortnightComeFriday She is really good looking but she can scare the day lights out of you if she sneaks up from behind!
GreenGardenGuy1 2 weeks ago
Rather than pruning in the Fall/Winter, we simply tie the roses up in the fall, and do the pruning in the Spring. We find that there will always be some sort of dieback which requires a Spring pruning anyway. Additionally, the canes provide important moisture to the plant as it acclimates to cold weather. The plant will also try to heal the cuts and take energy out from the acclimation process.
deweypug 1 month ago
@deweypug This information is fine if you live in clod climates. In coastal California our roses really never stop growing. I prune them back in winter to force some dormancy.
GreenGardenGuy1 1 month ago
@GreenGardenGuy1 Right, we are zone 5 here in NH...You must be in zone 8 or 9?
deweypug 1 month ago
@deweypug We are zone 9, a gardeners paradise.
GreenGardenGuy1 1 month ago
@GreenGardenGuy1 Nice! (I'm jealous)
deweypug 1 month ago
@deweypug Go West young man!
GreenGardenGuy1 1 month ago
Thanks for your advice Regards
nadia76284 3 months ago
In the UK - should I prune roses in November or December???
nadia76284 3 months ago
@nadia76284 When you prune roses depends on how sever your winter is. Where weather might freeze wood on roses we wait until winter is over. Where winter is mild you can prune any time between late fall and late winter.
GreenGardenGuy1 3 months ago
Hi,Mr Greenguy..
Cant believe I found out where u live as u said here,I am from Hayward, we damn very close, I have about 40 roses in bush & tress. Thanks fort ur video, tho when u cut roses should cut like side ways. Anyway please make more rose videos or any videos about it .Since we close & have same weather wise..one thing I get a lots powdery mildew or rust, coz of neighbor splingers or moistly weather as we know ..What u recommended for rose I try anything didn’t real worked well
thanx
Bk94541 4 months ago
Thanks,very imformative!!!
offset57 7 months ago
You can see this rose bush has been hard pruned in previous years judging by the large area in the centre. Thats why i never hard prune every year because you are left with that horrible 'knuckle' effect.
simoncuming41 1 year ago
@simoncuming41 There is no way to properly prune a tree rose and not end up with what you refer to as the Knuckle effect. If you prune lighter you end up with too much old wood, not enough new growth and a top heavy plant. The frame work of the rose vanishes from the eye as soon as the spring flush of growth occurs. It is a temporary appearance. Consider it the make of a well pruned rose.
GreenGardenGuy1 1 year ago
I wish I would have watched your video before I pruned (murdered) my rose bushes.
Allen2045 1 year ago
@Allen2045 They will grow back and you can do a better job next time.
GreenGardenGuy1 1 year ago