February Is the Month for Lovin' Roses

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The month of Valentines is a popular month for roses, and an important one for rose lovers. It is a general rule of thumb to cut back your roses (not climbing roses) around February 14^th. You don’t want to start cutting back too early, like in January, because cutting back the roses encourages new growth and promotes stronger cane formation. If we have a freeze that new growth can be damaged. You don’t want to cut back too late because then you will cut off new growth.

We like to give our customers the reference to Valentine’s Day because it is easy to remember. So sharpen your pruning shears, get some clear finger nail polish or Elmers Glue to dab on the fresh cuts to seal the wounds, and take care of your roses. They will love you for it by rewarding you with a garden full of beautiful blooms.

Please call the store on how far to cut back your roses because how much you cut depends on the variety.

Once you are ready, you can use the following image as a guideline to help you determine where to cut your roses.

Nicholson – Hardie also has seminars dedicated to cutting back roses, rooting roses, and the best roses for Dallas on Saturday, February 2^nd at the Nursery located at 5060 W. Lovers Ln.

Hope to see you there!