Roses can benefit greatly in spring if you tend to them in the winter months (Image: Getty)
Whether you’re a beginner to the art of , merely pursuing it as a hobby, or a seasoned expert — you probably know that your will be a lot healthier and thrive if you care for them properly.
While we may currently be in the throes of winter—during which time most of your plants may not be flowering—it does not mean that you can neglect your flora.
Several gardening jobs need to be completed before the advent of spring, which will result in stunning blooms come spring.
One such plant variety that benefits greatly from being tended to in February is .
Taking a few moments to look after your roses in the second month of the calendar year will help them stay strong and healthy and give you spectacular blooms during spring. This is especially true if you follow the obvious but often overlooked gardening technique of .
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Harsh pruning in the winter can be greatly beneficial for roses (Image: Getty Images)
Horticultural experts at have advised: “January and February are the ideal months for pruning roses, as the plants are dormant and less susceptible to disease.
“Pruning now helps shape the plant, encourages healthy growth, and promotes a beautiful display of blooms in the spring and summer.
“Use sharp, clean secateurs to remove any dead, damaged, or crossing stems. Aim to cut just above an outward-facing bud to encourage an open shape and good air circulation.
“Don’t be afraid to prune hard – most roses respond well to a thorough winter trim.”
February tends to be a busy time for pruning, with grasses, hedges, and deciduous shrubs all needing a sizeable trim along with fruit trees, climbers, and any untrimmed perennials that have been left untrimmed in flower beds over the winter months.
While the weather may be cold and frosty, carrying out these essential gardening tasks will ensure bright blooms and thriving plants over the much-awaited warmer months.
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Experts have shared the one tip that can make your roses bloom in spring (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Entering the deep winter months means that we must protect our plants and prepare them for their spring growth.
The experts advised that by taking “essential steps during the winter months”, you can set your garden up for “success come springtime”.
So whether you’re looking to protect your plants from frost, pruning dormant roses, or preparing seedbeds – ensuring that critical gardening tasks are done in February will result in a healthy garden that’s ready to flourish.