This is the Best Time to Prune Roses

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Do a major pruning in early spring Do a major pruning in early spring

Deadhead spent blossoms throughout the summer Deadhead spent blossoms throughout the summer

Trim longer stems right after the first frost in the fall Trim longer stems right after the first frost in the fall

Leave some flowers to encourage development of rose hips Leave some flowers to encourage development of rose hips

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