Pruning your rose bushes is an essential step in ensuring abundant flowering and good growth. At Plantations Weisen, we recommend that you carry out pruning at the right time and with the right care, to ensure that your roses remain healthy and flourish. At the same time, the preparation of your flowerbeds will create a harmonious environment conducive to the growth of all your plants.
When and why prune roses?
Ideal pruning periods
- End-of-winter pruning: between February and March, when the risk of frost has passed.
- Summer pruning: after first flowering to stimulate new growth.
The benefits of pruning
- Promotes more abundant flowering.
- Avoids disease and dead branches.
- Maintains a beautiful structure for the rosebush.
Essential tools for efficient pruning
- Sharp pruning shears.
- A pair of gardening gloves.
- A pruning saw for thicker branches.
How to prepare your flower beds?
Soil cleaning and enrichment
- Remove weeds and plant debris.
- Apply compost or natural fertilizer.
Plant selection and organization
- Alternate perennials and annuals for a dynamic bed.
- Combine different heights for a harmonious look.
Mulching and watering
- Install mulch to limit evaporation.
- Water regularly according to plant needs.
Pruning roses and preparing flower beds are two key steps to a healthy garden. By following this advice and taking good care of your plantings, you'll enjoy a pleasant, flower-filled space all year round. Our landscaping and garden center company is at your disposal to help you maintain your green spaces.
Things to remember
- Roses are mainly pruned in late winter and summer.
- Well-prepared soil favors beautiful flowering.
- The organization of flower beds and the use of mulch make maintenance easier and more efficient.
