Many people with a garden decide to plant. However, these flowers, to bloom strongly, need proper care, one of the most important treatments is to cut them in spring. When should this be done? The end of April is the last days.
In spring, pruning multi -flower roses is very important, it allows you to remove old, dead elements, and also ensure better air circulation. Removal of shoots also allows the plant to develop better and thus releasing more branches with flowers. However, pruning should not be limited to spring, multi -flower roses can also be gently cut during flowering and necessarily after flowering.
The best date for pruning roses is March and April, this treatment is best performed on a sunny, warm day so as not to expose the plant to lower temperatures, even without a few days adaptation to the new situation, i.e. the lack of several shoots.
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Before cutting, it is worth checking the weather forecasts – it is better that for a few days after cutting the roses does not rain. Where to start pruning? To start with, remove all dead, damaged and frozen shoots – a minimum of 1 cm below the place where the freezing is. Healthy shoots should be left to a height of 20 to 30 cm above the ground, If they are thin, this distance should be from 15 to 20 cm.
A small pruning shears will be the best choice for cutting – If we cut a plant that was sick in several places, it is better to clean and disinfect the tool later so as not to carry pathogens. It is worth cutting at an angle of 45 degrees, it will ensure a smooth cut without crushing shoots, which could make it difficult for the plant growth. During this work, it is worth wearing garden gloves to protect your hands.
If the flowers are to grow on discounts, the cut should not be too large, it will allow them to grow quickly on shorter shoots and bloom profusely. After this procedure, take care of the roses, primarily for several days they should not be watered to avoid the development of fungal diseases. After 2 weeks, it is also worth using compost and fertilizer.
