Rose Bush Pruning - Basics

I think the majority of us love a beautiful gardenspecific to what you expect as a bad cut can
but some of use don't or won't put the effortsharm the plant; harmful in the fact that the plant
into having a flower garden due to the work thatwill take longer to heal itself from the bad cut as
it can be. Some of the most beautiful plants withit would a clean cut. Remember the example of
aromatic blooms would be roses. When it comesgetting your hair cut, a bad cut will take longer to
to maintaining the plants, Rose Bush Pruning canbe corrected than a clean cut.
be a sticky situation.Many people think that when pruning, every
When beginning your garden or simply addingbranch needs a snipping. This is not the case.
plants to your yard, it does take some thought,When pruning, which should be done only when
even if not planned, to choose what type ofneeded, the purpose is to cut off any spent
plants will be planted. Are we looking for lots ofblooms and any dead branches. When cutting off
color, shade or ease of maintenance? Dependinga spent bloom, the best place to cut is right
upon the area in which you live will also be aabove the first cluster of leaves on the stem
factor in which plants are chosen; of course, yourbelow the spent bloom.
local home improvement or nursery will only carryA dead branch is one that will not bend or give
what will thrive in the local region.when bent, it simply breaks. If you do have a
Roses are one of the most popular plants todead branch, cut back to where you think it may
have in ones garden or yard; they can provide astill have life and cut. When looking at the
bounty of gorgeous blossoms and fragrance tocross-cut of the freshly cut branch, if it has a
enjoy. As with all plants, there is some sort ofgreen tint then that portion still has life; therefore,
maintenance that is required. Roses are veryno need to cut anymore off.
hearty and can survive almost anything. If leftThe simple act of Rose Bush Pruning should be
unattended, the rose plant will grow dependingdone in the spring when the plant in coming out of
upon circumstances that they must live in.hibernation. Trim only, do not cut it back and do
Just as your hair requires a cut or trim every sonot trim on a regular basis. If pruning is done
often, so does your rose plant. Rose Bush Pruningmore often than needed, the plant will not have
is not a difficult task but it can be under andtime to recoup and grow. This will result in
overdone. To ensure that when you initiate a cut,practically zero blooms.
the trimmers or cutters that you use are sharp.Once the pruning has been done, there will be
If using a dull blade, the cut will not be clean andthat occasion in which you will want to beautify
will take you several attempts to remove theyour table. This is when you will want to cut a
unwanted branch.bouquet of beautiful stems to enjoy as your
When making the cut, ensure that the cut iscenterpiece!