Proper Way to Trim a Rose Bush

When it comes to trimming a rose bush, it's all about timing. The trimming should occur very soon after the buds have begun to bloom in the spring so that the roses will continue to grow outward and help the bush look lush and attractive. Many people think it's complicated, but trimming your own rose bush is actually a pretty simple task. As long as you know what tools to use and what technique to incorporate into the task, your rose bush will end up healthy with lots of beautiful flowers.

Gardening shears
Rubbing alcohol
Soft cloth
Gardening gloves

Instructions

- 1
  Wash the blades on a pair of gardening shears with rubbing alcohol and a soft cloth to prevent the spreading of diseases.
- 2
  Put on a pair of gardening gloves to protect your hands from blisters and cuts and remove all dead or dying branches with the gardening shears.
- 3
  Cut away any leafy branches that are blocking the opening buds; cut at a 45-degree angle about 1/4 of an inch back so that the rose can open freely.
- 4
  Trim any branches that are extending away from the bush to keep the shape.
- 5
  Remove any thick branches that are aggressively growing through the bush and crowding other branches. Too much crowding can affect the air circulation and health of the bush.

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