Pruning Techniques
- Hard Pruning: This technique involves cutting back the branches to about 6-12 inches from the base. It is suitable for hybrid tea roses, floribunda roses, and grandiflora roses.
- Soft Pruning: This technique involves removing only the dead, diseased, and weak wood, while leaving most of the previous year’s growth intact. It is suitable for climbing roses, shrub roses, and old-fashioned roses.
Additional Tips
- Fertilize After Pruning: Apply a balanced rose fertilizer to the base of the plant after pruning to promote new growth and flowering.
- Mulch Around the Base: Mulching around the base of the rose bush will help to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and protect the roots from extreme temperatures.
By following these steps and techniques, you can ensure that your rose bushes remain healthy, vibrant, and produce abundant blooms year after year.
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