How a climbing rose needs to be trained is unique to its situation, so it hard to provide specific pruning information that would apply to all climbing roses. However, here are some general comments.

— Ralph Ridgeway Pruning climbing roses is very different from pruning bush roses. For one thing, we rarely cut them back hard the way we do bush roses.

Pruning climbing roses When you first plant a climbing rose, it’s essential to space the main stems so that they cover the space evenly.

If you're wondering if you can prune climbing roses in February, you'll be thrilled to discover that February is the perfect time to prune these beautiful plants.

This week”s question concerns climbing roses. Are they to be treated just like regular roses, or is there a difference? Read on. Joni Swanson Brundage, Salinas: How do you prune a climbing ro… ...

Learning how to prune roses is important if you want a healthy, beautiful garden since trimming the dead, diseased, or damaged canes helps your flowers thrive.

For an expanded look at pruning and training climbing roses, I recommend Pruning and Training by Christopher Brickell and David Joyce (from the library or bookstores).

Prune your roses at the right time for stronger, healthier blooms! Learn when to cut back different varieties for the best results in every season.

Our expert guide on how to prune roses explains the techniques for achieving healthy, thriving bushes, so you can boost your garden growth and curb appeal.

EVEN though we are deep into winter, there are chores to be completed in the garden, among them the pruning of roses.

I love that three out of their four “rose pruning tips” are about growing roses more sustainably. Any time is a great time to remove artificial weed barriers in ornamental landscapes.

A cluster of Floribunda roses grows in the garden of the former president of the Houston Rose Society, Mary Fulgham. Valentine’s Day marks the time to prune roses.