Shrub roses are a popular garden plant, and for good reason: they are beautiful and smell wonderful.They are easy to take care of, but if you want a shrub with more blooms, you will have to trim it.Knowing how to care for a rose is important.Proper care for the rose can result in pests or disease.
Step 1: In the late winter or early spring, Prune shrub roses.
The new buds and leaves are distinguishable from the old growth so this is the best time.If you only need to deadhead your shrub rose, you should do it in late summer.
Step 2: Get some gardening tools.
It is important that the hand pruners are made to cut canes up to 2 inch.If you don't like using loppers, you can get a small pruning saw.To cut thicker canes and stems, you will need the loppers/pruning saw.
Step 3: Gloves and goggles are needed to protect yourself.
A pair of long pants and closed-toed work boots is a good idea.The long sleeves and pants will protect your skin against the rose's thorns, while the goggles will shield your eyes against any whipping stems.Gloves that reach your elbow are a must if you don't have long-sleeved shirts.
Step 4: Use bleach and water to clean your tools.
Even if the tools look clean, you should still do this.Prepare a cleaning solution using bleach and water.Remove the tools from the solution and wipe them dry with a paper towel.
Step 5: Cut at 45 degree angles, 4 inch above buds.
There are buds that are away from the center of the plant.The bud should be on the same side as the highest part.Water dripping into the bud could lead to rot and decay.Unless otherwise stated, you will be using this technique for all parts of the rose.Try to practice on a few dead stems.You risk damaging the bud if you cut closer than 4 inch.You risk the stem developing disease or hosting pests if you cut further.
Step 6: Cut down the stems with loppers.
To remove all traces of the disease, and to reduce the chance of it coming back, cut the cane down to a bud that is at least 1 inch below the diseased portion.Use loppers on canes that are thicker than a pencil.There are dead and sick canes throughout.There are healthy canes on the outside and inside.
Step 7: Prune paint seal or white school glue can be used to seal your cuts.
It will help in healing and protect the cane.You should make every cut from this point onward.Simply apply a drop of glue from the bottle to the cut portion of the cane.spray paint can be sprayed on like a Prune paint seal.You will need a clean paintbrush to apply it if it came in a can.
Step 8: The canes should be cleared from the center.
You don't have to cut all the stems or canes in the middle of the shrub, but you should cut any that look crowded.The shrub needs to be opened for air circulation.Make sure your shrub is symmetrical and balanced.
Step 9: Remove all of the thin canes.
The canes are thinner than a pencil.The canes should be cut off with a pruner.If your area is prone to cane borers, it would be a good idea to seal the cut ends with glue or paint.
Step 10: If you want to remove suckers, use the bypass pruners.
The stems are from the roots.They can be found further from the main canes.You should trim these as close to the base of the shrub as possible.To reach them, dig through the soil.Don't forget to cover the roots when you're done.
Step 11: Cut the old canes with a pruning saw.
Cut the canes as close to the base of the shrub as possible.White school glue or a paint seal is used to seal the cut ends.The canes may look grayish.They are hard to open, and may have small tree rings.
Step 12: The foliage needs to be clear.
Pull the foliage out of the shrub with a rake.Don't throw the foliage into a compost heap.
Step 13: Cut the shrub with scissors or hand pruners.
After flowering is done, the best time to do this is during the summer.During the year, you can do it at other times.Take the cane down until you reach a stem with leaves on it.
Step 14: After you clean your tools, wash them with bleach and water.
A solution of 1 part bleach and 9 parts water can be used to clean your tools if you need to peck multiple shrubs.The spread of disease will be prevented by this.
Step 15: If you want to prevent rust, store your tools in a dry place.
The metal parts of your tools should be wiped down with a soft, clean cloth.This will help remove the traces of water that could lead to rust.There is a place to store the tools.
Step 16: Common shrub rose problems can be treated.
Plants are susceptible to diseases such as replant disease, rose blackspot, and rose dieback.They can also get pests such as rose leaf rolling sawfly.If you don't know what to do, go to your local nursery and ask for advice.
Step 17: Pruning the shrub rose will cause you tofertilize it.
This will encourage growth.You can use any form of fertilization.If you prefer, you can use an organic or manure-based fertilizer.If you read the instructions on the package carefully, you can figure out how much you should apply.