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

How to Prune a Newly Planted Shrub Rose* Pruning is essential if you really want your rose to thrive. English roses are naturally vigorous, and if left without pruning may become large and leggy shrubs. Now is a great time to prune in the UK. Here is Steve to show you how to prune a shrub rose that was planted last summer. To find out how to prune an established shrub rose, keep an eye out later in the month for our next tutorial. #DavidAustinRose *UK only | David Austin Roses