It's time to prune the rose bushes. Pruning your roses will give you healthier plants and flowers. Some people are intimidated by pruning roses when there is no need to be. It is a very simple, fun and rewarding project. All you need is a pair of loppers or other pruning device, a pair of gloves and a wheelbarrow or box to tote away the clippings. Put on your gloves and let's get started.

The first thing you want to do is cut off all dead, diseased or damaged parts. When disposing of this diseased wood, don't put it in your compost pile because it could spread the disease to other plants. You can burn or throw these parts away.

Cut Off Crossing Branches

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