| Pruning rose bushes is about more than just | | | | you can use some hand shears, which have a |
| cutting some branches away. | | | | shorter handle and are more than adequate for |
| It is an art and when done properly not only | | | | smaller bushes. |
| makes your garden more beautiful to view, but | | | | The technique you use when pruning rose bushes |
| also makes the plant stronger and healthier. Many | | | | depends on the effect you want and the type of |
| people do not know anything about it and so | | | | roses you are pruning. However, there are some |
| either neglect to do it at all, or prune the plants | | | | techniques that should be followed for all roses. |
| improperly. When pruning your roses, there are | | | | Pruning dead wood, blooms, and canes is the first |
| different tools and techniques that should be | | | | priority. Get rid of anything that is not necessary. |
| employed. | | | | Weak looking canes should also be pruned, as well |
| | | | as those that are rubbing against each other. |
| There are several reasons for pruning. | | | | Regular pruning in this way will help increase the |
| First, you want your bushes to be as gorgeous as | | | | sunlight and air circulation throughout, giving you a |
| possible. Pruning away old dead branches and | | | | healthy plant all the way through. It will also help |
| excess will give you a more beautiful plant. You | | | | your roses look nicer, encourage more new |
| also want to make sure the roses get plenty of | | | | blooms, and help protect your roses from disease. |
| room to grow and breathe and that the sunlight is | | | | When pruning rose bushes it is important that you |
| able to penetrate into the plant, encouraging more | | | | don't take away any of the new buds. |
| blooms. | | | | These appear as little nodules along the branch |
| Many people like their bushes to be a certain | | | | and will be your new blooms when the plant |
| shape and size. Pruning rose bushes is the best | | | | starts to grow again. Look for these buds and |
| way to control their growth. Sometimes roses | | | | make your cuts just above them, especially the |
| can become weak or diseased. Pruning them will | | | | ones that are facing outward. |
| help keep them healthy and strong, getting rid of | | | | The plant does not need to be dormant for this |
| all the old branches and diseased parts of the | | | | type of maintenance does not have to be done. |
| plant. | | | | Some small tidying up such as getting rid of the |
| | | | dead blooms and cutting out any diseased or |
| This job requires specific tools and a sturdy pair | | | | dead canes and wood can be done during the |
| of gloves. | | | | growing season as long as you are careful. Try |
| Roses have very sharp thorns and your hands | | | | not to make any major cuts until the growing |
| need to be protected. You will also need the right | | | | season is over and the plant is dormant. |
| kind of pruning shears. Never use hedge trimmers | | | | The art of pruning rose bushes is also a skill that |
| because they can actually do damage to your | | | | must be perfected over time. Once you get the |
| roses. Instead, use some regular loppers, making | | | | hang of it, you will have beautiful flowers and |
| sure that they are sharp first. For smaller bushes, | | | | gorgeous plants to enjoy each year. |