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How to Prune Roses for More Blooms

Roses are best pruned once a year in the early spring before blooms set.
Prune roses at a 45º angle above a bud eye, angling downward on the opposite side of the stem from the eye.
Becoming an accomplished rose pruner takes time and practice, but don't let that deter you—it's very hard to kill a rose bush and most mistakes will grow out quickly.

Begin From the Ground Up
Take inventory of your rose bush, noting its overall health and shape.

Then go low, pruning off dead canes at the base and opening up the center of the plant to allow light and air circulation.
Remove Broken, Dead, and Diseased Wood
Follow old wood down the cane to a location that looks healthy (or green).

Cut it at a 45º angle, taking care to expose the white flesh inside.
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If the flesh is not white, cut lower until you reach healthy flesh.

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