Prune roses soon to reinvigorate plants and promote fall blooms
Use bypass pruners to remove up to one-third of the height of a rose bush in late August and early September. Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter
Always cut just above a node when pruning roses. Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter
When pruning a dead cane off a rose bush, remove the entire cane, making the cut at its point of origin. Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter
Sharp pruners will make clean cuts, which are important for plant health. Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter
As we enter the waning days of summer, many of our plants are just plain tired after enduring months of heat — and they’re showing it.
Roses are no exception. They tend to get a bit leggy and overgrown this time of year, and you’ve probably noticed their blooms are smaller and less colorful. There’s an easy fix, though, and now is the time to do it.
We’re talking about pruning — trimming away excess…
