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    How do I over winter begonia tubers?
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    Mulch them with leaves, clippings or soil. Snow will help insulate them, too.
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    Having moved house, the roses are pretty poor. Can I prune them now so that they can grow healthy again?
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    It 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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    What is my zone in North Alabama?
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    Zone 7.
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    When should you fertilize?
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    You can fertilize any time, but early spring is best.
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    Have received a rose bush from Giftaplant in November and it is ready pruned-is this correct thing to do?
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    Yes. Just give it plant food (fertilizer or compost), water and plenty of sun.
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    It’s early Feb, a freeze is expected in a few days and next week. North La. Should I prune now?
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    You could prune now, but waiting until after the last freeze is always a good idea.
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    Can you prune in late March when it is cold and snowing and they already started getting leaves?
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    It's better to prune before leaves start growing, but they will probably do just fine.
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    My 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?
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    As 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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    Are Knock Out roses the same as ever-blooming roses?
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    Yes, Knock Out roses are also called ever-blooming roses.
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    Reduce the height of a standard rose - at six feet it is much too tall - but we want to keep it.
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    Cut it down to any convenient height. You won't hurt it.
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    I 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?
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    Don't worry about the leaves. Some will overwinter. Some will fall off and be replaced.
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    In Massachusetts I need to transplant several rose bushes this spring. Any advice?
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    The main thing is to preserve as much root as possible. Roses do well in transplanting.
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    In which month do you cut roses down?
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    Prune them in late winter or early spring.
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    What if I pruned my roses early and they are now growing again?
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    They're probably fine. It's hard to kill roses while pruning them.
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    How far to cut back branches for winter?
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    Cut 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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    How low can I trim my roses?
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    The height is not critical. Typically people will cut them down to 6 or 10 inches.
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    Can you prune roses when it is frosty?
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    Yes, but it's better for the plant to wait until very late winter or early spring.
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