Beware The Dog Days Of Summer! - Page 3
Now is not the time to fall behind on your deadheading chores. Your canes need all of their strength to support new growth, so pay careful attention.
Start cutting back your roses in the latter part of August so they will be ready to produce those huge autumn blooms which are right around the corner.
Trim the stems and branches that are trying to grow toward the center of the bush. This not only increases air circulation, but it removes prime breeding grounds for spider mites and helps to reduce the appearance of fungus infections that thrive in hot, moist areas within your bushes.
If you are planning to exhibit your roses in any of the fall shows, you'll need to carefully time your cane pruning activities in order to allow enough time for recycling to occur.
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