Growing good roses is not difficult and plants are reasonable and long lasting. Plant them in good soil feed and care for them and they will reward you with magnificent blooms, scent, cut flowers and a great summer show. As a guide to growing roses there is a list on monthly tips and actions to help get the best from your plants.
January Rose Pruning
01.08.2023 - 14:37 / gardenerstips.co.uk / hortoris
I was reading an old book by Adam the Gardener the Sunday Express tipster and looking at his suggestions for January.
I have been astonished how many rose trees I have growing in the garden. It was only when I embarked on the January prune/trim that they became visible and obvious. The rugsa roses that I cut back in autumn were treated to a bag of horse manure to set them on their way in spring.
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