Prune roses when forsythia blooms, but don’t cut back climbing roses

This ‘Westerland’ climbing rose is shade tolerant, according to Bonnie Vitale, president of the Western New York Rose Society. This is a view of it in her own yard. Photo courtesy Bonnie Vitale The ‘Westerland’ rose has a light tea scent. Photo courtesy Bonnie Vitale Here are two tips from the Western New York Rose Society on pruning and planting roses. Tip #1: Don’t prune or plant roses too soon. Wait until you see forsythia blooming in your neighborhood. When…

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