Gardening expert Fiona Mitchell sought advice online. Rose lovers know that these captivating blooms, with their vibrant array of colours and variety of shapes, are real showstoppers in any garden. But let's not forget, growing a beautiful rose bush is no walk in the park.
Key to keeping roses radiant and healthy is mastering the pruning process. If you're feeling anxious about taking shears to your shrubs, take comfort in knowing that roses are tough cookies they bounce back even from the most ham-fisted of pruning attempts. For those harboring doubts on when to wield the pruning shears, Emma Sandford reached out for advice on the popular Gardening UK Facebook forum: "When should I prune my roses? They have gone horrible with the weather and need cutting right back.
" READ MORE: Neglected hydrangeas will come back bigger and stronger with a 5-minute gardening task Emma's plea didn't fall on deaf ears; it sparked a flurry of over 80 replies, with many green thumbs agreeing that it's best to hold off on the pruning until the latter part of winter, reports the Express . Amongst the virtual conversation, Sarah Anne contributed her experience: "I gave mine a really good prune in February and they are the best they've ever been! Only had to deadhead them this year." Richard Weaving also threw in his two pence worth of guidance, advising: "Light trim any time.
As far as pruning goes though, wait until February. Certainly don't be trimming in summer." Rachel Ellis shared a top tip th.