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QuestionHow do I over winter begonia tubers?DonaganTop AnswererMulch them with leaves, clippings or soil. Snow will help insulate them, too.
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QuestionHaving moved house, the roses are pretty poor. Can I prune them now so that they can grow healthy again?DonaganTop AnswererIt depends on the reason the plants are unhealthy. Pruning might help, but it's hard to say for sure. See Grow Roses for more help.
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QuestionWhat is my zone in North Alabama?DonaganTop AnswererZone 7.
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QuestionWhen should you fertilize?DonaganTop AnswererYou can fertilize any time, but early spring is best.
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QuestionHave received a rose bush from Giftaplant in November and it is ready pruned-is this correct thing to do?DonaganTop AnswererYes. Just give it plant food (fertilizer or compost), water and plenty of sun.
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QuestionIt’s early Feb, a freeze is expected in a few days and next week. North La. Should I prune now?DonaganTop AnswererYou could prune now, but waiting until after the last freeze is always a good idea.
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QuestionCan you prune in late March when it is cold and snowing and they already started getting leaves?DonaganTop AnswererIt's better to prune before leaves start growing, but they will probably do just fine.
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QuestionMy nephew pruned my roses and pruned them too low; they are not really putting out new growth. Some of the roses are of sentimental value and I don't want to lose them. What can do to revive them?DonaganTop AnswererAs long as the roots are not damaged, the plants should be fine. Even a severe pruning should not hurt them. Be patient.
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QuestionAre Knock Out roses the same as ever-blooming roses?DonaganTop AnswererYes, Knock Out roses are also called ever-blooming roses.
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QuestionReduce the height of a standard rose - at six feet it is much too tall - but we want to keep it.DonaganTop AnswererCut it down to any convenient height. You won't hurt it.
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QuestionI have a climbing rose in my backyard which is only about 4 feet high so far. I have pruned it very lightly but wanted to ask if I should cut off all the leaves now so new leaves can develop?DonaganTop AnswererDon't worry about the leaves. Some will overwinter. Some will fall off and be replaced.
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QuestionIn Massachusetts I need to transplant several rose bushes this spring. Any advice?DonaganTop AnswererThe main thing is to preserve as much root as possible. Roses do well in transplanting.
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QuestionIn which month do you cut roses down?DonaganTop AnswererPrune them in late winter or early spring.
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QuestionWhat if I pruned my roses early and they are now growing again?DonaganTop AnswererThey're probably fine. It's hard to kill roses while pruning them.
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QuestionHow far to cut back branches for winter?DonaganTop AnswererCut them to a convenient height, whatever you prefer. Thin out the interior if it's crowded. Prune after the coldest of winter or in very early spring.
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QuestionHow low can I trim my roses?DonaganTop AnswererThe height is not critical. Typically people will cut them down to 6 or 10 inches.
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QuestionCan you prune roses when it is frosty?DonaganTop AnswererYes, but it's better for the plant to wait until very late winter or early spring.
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