Depending on your disposition, pruning roses can be seen as either the final task of winter or the first activity of spring. Either way, roses should be pruned just before they come out of dormancy and put out new growth. Roses come in many forms, but whether you are growing a hybrid tea or an old fashioned climber, pruning is basically the same for each type. The hardest part is making the first cut. CLICK HERE: https://youtu.be/SzUyi0BVMDc | P. Allen Smith

Have you started pruning your roses? ✂️ Here in the UK, it's the perfect time to prune your English roses. Not only does pruning encourage dormancy and much-needed rest for your plants, but it also sets the stage for an earlier burst of beautiful blooms and protects new growth from late frosts. Watch our rose expert in action as they demonstrate how to prune a repeat flowering shrub rose after its first year of flowering in this informative video! For additional pruning tips and guidance, check

Pruning your roses is one of the best things you can do to encourage more blooms this summer! Here in the UK, we recommend pruning in January and February, as generally this is when the roses are most dormant. We’ve got more pruning tips coming next week ✂️ | David Austin Roses