Timing your pruning just right can help your roses thrive and bloom for longer - but when is best to give them the chop?

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Our gardens are mostly dormant in January, so many gardeners assume there’s nothing to be done outdoors, however winter is actually one of the most important times of year for pruning certain plants.

January might seem like a quiet month in the garden, with frosty mornings and bare branches dominating the landscape, but experienced gardeners know this dormant period is absolutely crucial for ...

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WHILE the garden may be looking bare over the winter, now is the time to get your roses ready for summer. Gardening expert Paul Parker from plants and bulbs specialists J. Parker’s has revealed that ...

Plus the four other gardening jobs you should do this month WHILE the garden may be looking bare over the winter, now is the time to get your roses ready for summer. Gardening expert Paul Parker from ...

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Q: When should I prune my rose bushes? They never really go completely dormant, in that they keep their leaves and occasionally bloom throughout the winter. Although roses sometimes don’t go ...