i am new to rose bushes ,and i would like to know when is a good time,half my rose bush is dead and the other half aint.
2006-07-15 14:47:06 · 7 answers · asked by crissy45662@verizon.net 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Usually it is best to trim in the spring just after new growth. However, since half of your rosebush is dead I would trim now. Trim out any old dead canes, seal off any large cuts with a drop of elmers glue or even clear nail polish so that insects and disease don't set in. Place new mulch at the base. Then fertilize your rosebush to encourage growth and bloom. Tip: A great rose fertilizer/food is banana peel. Just bury your banana peels under your roses.
2006-07-15 14:56:04 · answer #1 · answered by raven s 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No they other 1/2 will not die get some Miracle grow for roses and use it I use the crystal feed you apply it around the base of the plant and water repete every 2 weeks than do a complete prune back after the first frost I grow show roses that is all my front yard is
2006-07-15 17:02:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your local garden center or the county extension agent affiliated with agricultural university (listed in the front of your phone book). As stated before, it is really important to prune the roses at the proper time.
I'm in Northern California, and there are always lots of free classes at different garden centers (Lowe's, Home Depot, Capitol Nursery, etc.) in January. The appropriate time to prune roses here in Sacramento is between New Year's Day and Valentine's Day.
2006-07-16 21:26:49 · answer #3 · answered by Liz Rich 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can prune roses anytime up until you are in danger of a freeze within one month. A freeze on freshly pruned roses can cause dead rot and disease. If you want to promote a bushy growth for next year, prune now. If you are happy with the shape of your bush, wait until Spring to prune, or if you have a late bloomer, wait until after bloom.
2006-07-15 16:20:34 · answer #4 · answered by Rainbow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you live. Roses are pruned while they are dormant, here in central California I seem to do it around December or January. You don't trim it, you prune it and when you do you remove any dead wood while you're at it. There are some excellent books about how to prune correctly or there might be a class offered in your area to learn how to do it right, it really does matter.
2006-07-16 12:20:17 · answer #5 · answered by Goldenrain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before they bloom early spring or fall after they are done blooming
2006-07-15 15:07:20 · answer #6 · answered by g-day mate 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
now is probably a good time otherwise the other half will die too.
2006-07-15 14:52:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋