‘Roses benefit from a spring prune once the worst frosts have passed and the buds are beginning to swell,’ advises Mark Hewett, divisional sales manager for garden tools & accessories at Wilkinson Sword.
HOW: Start by removing dead, damaged or crossing stems, then cut healthy growth back to an outward-facing bud to keep the plant open and well-ventilated.
IDEAL TOOL: Sharp bypass pruners. ‘Making clean, precise cuts will help promote healthy regrowth and plenty of blooms later in the season,’ Mark explains.
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