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Bush roses are plants that can adorn any yard or garden without requiring much care. However, they also need to be seasonally trimmed to stay healthy and beautiful. Bush roses need to be heavily pruned in early spring and trimmed for the rest of the year as needed. Make a last light pruning before the plants go into hibernation, and they will be ready to return to life next year.

Steps

Part 1 of 4: Properly pruning roses

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   Find sharp-beak pruning pliers. Curved pliers, which act as scissors, are preferred over the straight-beak pliers that often break the branches. A clean, clean cut is essential to keeping the plant healthy.
   • If you don't have pruning pincers, you can use scissors to cut a large fence. Cutting tools of any kind need to be sharp to keep the cut neat and clean.
   • If you need to cut branches that are more than 1.3 cm in diameter, switch to larger tree clippers.
   • Disinfect the pliers with rubbing alcohol or bleach diluted with water.

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   Wear gloves to protect hands and arms. For a safe and effective trimming rose bushes, you need a pair of elbow garden gloves. Gloves should be thick enough to protect skin from spikes of rose bushes.
   • Don't try to prune roses without protective gear - wearing regular wrist-length gloves is better than bare hands.

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   Disinfect the pruning pliers before you start pruning. While pruning, stop dipping the pruning pliers from time to time in the cleaning solution. Any household cleaning product will work. Properly disinfected pruning pliers will help you reduce the chance of spreading germs from tree to plant.
   • Make it a habit to disinfect your tools regularly, no matter how much or how little you prune.
   • You can also use a disinfectant solution of 70% rubbing alcohol diluted with water.

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   Cut branches 45 degrees diagonal. You should cut the bud about 0.6 cm above the protruding point and diagonally away from the bud. This will stimulate new shoots to grow outward instead of turning inward. You need to use this technique regardless of the time of year or the size of the branches to be trimmed.
   • A diagonal cut will prevent water from flowing into the branch, thereby reducing the risk of fungal rot.
   • Buds can be shocked if you cut too close, but cutting too far away will force the plant to waste energy on old branches that are no longer able to sprout new ones.
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Part 2 of 4: Do a big pruning in early spring

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   Wait for the second or third growing season of the plant. Bush roses that are close to mature size will have a better resistance when you prune the entire bush. Your bushes need to be about 1.2m high and 1.2m wide before you can start pruning.
   • Fully-grown rose bushes will need a major pruning around mid-February to early March. Young rose bushes, on the other hand, only need to be pruned during the growing season to remove dead or dying branches.
   • Bush roses may need a large pruning every 2-3 years, depending on how fast the plant is growing and the size of the rose bush you want to maintain.

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   Prune the plants as soon as the buds appear after hibernation. Notice the base of small buds starting to form along the branch. If the buds are bulging, but the buds are not present, you can prune the tree.
   • The main pruning time for bush roses is in late winter or early spring, just before the plant prepares for a new growing season.
   • You can still prune the tree even after it has sprouted. Shoots can start to form early if temperatures are mild in winter. In this case, trim those buds close to the first dormant bud.

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   Start by cutting off any overlapping branches. Cut off one or both branches as needed to keep the plant upright and vertically. The branches will not get swiped together when you create gaps inside. This also helps the tree to be stronger, live longer, and also creates a neat shape for the tree.
   • By pruning the rose bushes less dense, you can rest assured that the tree will continue to produce beautiful new shoots throughout the year.
   • Pruning the overgrown branches or branches also helps increase air circulation through the rose bushes, making the plant less susceptible to fungal infections.

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   Cut off one-third or half of the total stems of the flower bush. You can remove a significant number of healthy shoots without worrying about damage to the plant. This way, the plant will not have to put too much nutrients into keeping the canopy overgrown and blooming more.
   • Note that bush roses will flourish after pruning. The general rule of thumb is to cut the tree 30-60 cm below the final height of the tree to your liking.
   • Be careful, don't over trim. If you cut off more than half of the mature healthy branches, the tree will have to focus on regrowth the lost branches and lead to stunting.

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   Trim the plants to the desired height and width. Maintain the shape of rose bushes by creating a soft dome. Be sure to prune any branches or buds that grow beyond the foliage at the edge of the bush.
   • To improve air circulation and control disease spread in warm weather, try pruning your bushes in a V-shape and allowing ventilation in the middle.
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Part 3 of 4: Maintenance of rose bushes in late spring and summer

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   Click pruning during the growing season. Occasionally reshape the rosebushes as they grow outward to stimulate the plant to accumulate energy to grow beautiful new shoots. With a little attention, you will get a more blooming season before entering the season with shorter days.
   • Avoid heavy trimming during hot summer weather. Your rose bush is subjected to heat stress during the summer, so the plant will weaken when too many healthy branches are lost.

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   Eliminate damaged and diseased branches. Any part of a plant that shows signs of disease should be treated immediately to prevent the spread of the disease. Likewise, old and brittle branches allow pests, mold, and bacteria to attack the tree and should be removed as soon as possible.
   • During the growing season of a plant, the main purpose of pruning is to keep the plant healthy and growing. You can do this by getting rid of the unhealthy plant parts that could cause problems if left untreated.

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   Cut off dead or dead flowers to prolong the blooming season. Cut off any dead or fallen flowers to make room for new flowers to bloom. Cut the flower branch closer to the cluster of 5 leaflets below the inflorescence. You will see a new influx of flowers appear in place of the cut flowers in just a few weeks.
   • Usually, you will cut a branch about 15-20 cm below the flower.
   • When the weather is extremely hot, you should just cut off the first cluster of leaves instead of cutting a long branch.
   • Removing the dead flowers is a necessary step to make the rose bushes healthier and more beautiful.

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   Try to maintain an even shape of the plant. If you have a few fast-growing shoots that rise above the surrounding buds, trim the longer part so the branches are evenly tall. Repeat this process on all sides of the tree. If not cut, the plant will grow out around and begin to precipitate.
   • In addition to the upward direction, new branches reach outward and grow underneath the tree in spring and summer. These low "spindly" shoots need to be cut short.
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Part 4 of 4: Pruning before winter

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   Prune for the last time before the first frost of the year, if you want. Ideally, you should prune in the late summer or during the first few weeks of fall, when the weather is still warm. When it gets cold, new shoots will begin to get smaller as the plant is about to enter hibernation.
   • Stop pruning bush roses at the latest in early fall. Any new bud that sprout after this time may not be strong enough to survive the winter.
   • It can be good for your rosebush if it gets a little rest before starting the new growing season.

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   Clean up dead branches. Similar to the summer procedure, you should carefully examine the plant again for weak, diseased, or dying branches. If not, the disease can spread unchecked rose bushes and kill the plants when winter comes.
   • At this point, remove as few branches as possible.
   • Avoid disturbing young branches. Avoid accidentally stimulating new buds to grow, causing them to die and weaken the plant.

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   Reduces overall height of rose bushes. Just before the plant goes into hibernation, you can prune about a third of the plant's overall height. Focus on branches that are tall and do not follow the general shape of the bush. You should also pay attention to non-flowering branches that extend over the top of the tree and the lateral edges of the tree.
   • If your plant is only reaching its ideal height during the growing season, it is best to prune a little.
   • You do not need to challenge trees by cutting in the fall; Many gardeners even skip this trimming cycle.
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Advice

• Dust roses can grow three times in size during the growing season. Keep this in mind when deciding on the height and shape of the rosebush.
• Instead of throwing away branches that have just cut beautiful flowers, put them in a vase for indoor display.
• Have a wheelbarrow available to carry the cut branches.

What you need

• Curved beak pliers
• Fence scissors, pruning clippers (optional)
• Garden gloves are elbow length
• Cleaning solution (to disinfect pruning tools)