Pruning rose bushes for beginners

If you have a rose bush, one way to ensure it retains its beauty year after year is through pruning.

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Not only does pruning roses control the plant's shape and size, but removing dead, damaged, or diseased wood promotes better air circulation and improves sunlight exposure. What's more, removing old canes allows the plant to put its energy towards producing new, healthy growth.

To ensure you do this annual gardening task correctly, we're sharing our tips for when and how to prune roses.

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When to Prune Roses

When you prune your roses depends on what variety you're growing.

When to cut back roses for winter

"If your rose bush only blooms once per season, deadhead or prune after flowering," says Ryan McEnaney, spokesperson for Easy Elegance Roses. "If you have an everblooming or recurrent blooming rose bush, prune in late winter or early spring before new growth starts to develop." During fall, prune away dead or diseased branches and long spindly canes.

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