| Now that most of the Northern Hemisphere has | | | | Second, Sunlight for Roses; Roses prefer full sun, |
| defrosted it is time to start waking up the Rose | | | | but will perform well with at least 6 hours of |
| Beds or ready for new Roses! | | | | sunlight a day. |
| First, pruning roses in the spring; Pruning is basically | | | | The question of sun exposure is particularly |
| the act of getting rid of dead and damaged | | | | pertinent for the gardener who may not have the |
| pieces, and teaching the new growth to grow in | | | | open space for a formal rose garden. They have |
| the correct outward facing direction. That just | | | | to select from the side of their house with the |
| means that you are training them to grow facing | | | | most appropriate exposure. |
| the outside of the shrub or bush. This gives your | | | | In areas with intense summer heat, the morning |
| roses the correct amount of circulating air to | | | | sun is preferable. In areas that do not have the |
| thrive in. | | | | intense summer heat choose the area with the |
| Pruning is necessary for healthy vibrant roses this | | | | most direct sunlight hours. Roses can grow in the |
| summer. Do not worry about cutting to much | | | | shade, but for best results do not grow them in |
| you need to get enough off so that the plant has | | | | the shade. Roses grown in the shade are usually |
| a good base. Start with good and sharp pruning | | | | spindly, unattractive, produce few if any blooms, |
| shears for cutting the dead off (the black hard | | | | and are more susceptible to insect and disease |
| vines). Try to do this before new growth appears. | | | | problems. |
| If there is new growth, cut above the new | | | | Having a Great Rose Garden is easier than you |
| growth that will be able to support the new | | | | think. All it takes is some care and a little planing. |
| heavier branches. | | | | |