Pruning FAQ

Quick answers on rose pruning, flowering shrub timing and caring for your pruning tools.

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Short answers to the pruning questions gardeners ask most.

When should I prune my roses? As the buds swell, not before.
When is the right time to prune a flowering shrub? It depends on when it blooms.
How do I clean and sharpen pruning tools? Five minutes that save your plants.

Full detail on the pruning guide.

When and how to prune shrubs, roses and fruit trees at home