I don't know about you, but there is just something special about roses and the fragrance they release.
Roses are so beautiful and come in a variety of colors and sizes.
Unfortunately, the bushes and the climbers can seem like more work.
Why is it that we seem to make things harder than they really are? Rose bush pruning is essential, but does not have to be difficult.
Pruning is a process that is a gardening basic for any plant that may exist in your yard or garden.
Pruning can be the result of different actions, all with the intent to remove the unwanted.
Rose bush pruning is essential, but does not have to be done all of the time or at all if you so desire.
Thank goodness pruning isn't needed right away after planting.
As with any process, having the appropriate tools is also a necessity.
The proper tools make the pruning much easier; as the saying goes - work smarter not harder.
As indicated above, the pruning process is not necessary until after some growth has occurred.
The amount of pruning will also depend upon the type of rose you have.
For climbing roses, you may want to allow the plant to go crazy for a season or two in order for it to be as full as possible.
If you choose to do this, make sure that some pruning is done (such as removing the spent blossoms) so that the plant can use its energy on the good blooms rather than the dead ones.
Climbing roses, as the name indicates, climb.
The rose may not require much pruning except to possibly maintain a certain direction or shape of the plant is it creeps during its growth.
The same process applies for miniature roses; pruning required only when needed.
Most of the roses found in gardens and yards are the full rose bushes.
The plants may be close to each other or further apart with other plants mixed in to give a fuller and more inviting look.
For the sake of time and ease, you may want your bushes to be fuller apart to make pruning easier as all sides will need pruning at one time or another.
When trimming or cutting, make sure the tool that you are using is sharp.
The sharpness is important to give a clean and neat cut which will allow the rose to quickly recover from the pruning and continue growing and producing.
The cleanliness of the tool is also important as this will allow the tool to work correctly without any disruption from dirt or small pieces of plant that might be trapped in its blades.
It may be more important to under prune rather than over prune.
If you over prune, you are not allowing the plant to have the opportunity to grow and produce blooms that is necessary to maintain its health.
Rose bush pruning is essential to allow the plant to grow, be healthy and produce those beautiful blossoms that we all love and enjoy.