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A helpful tool for rose growers are bypass hand pruners. Here is a source; click here Monthly Tasks For Shrub Roses |
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| Month of January | Shrub Rose – If you like your shrub roses and might want to plant some more, check out the new shrub roses for 2004. Go to Yardener’s Helper and enter “Shrub Rose Choices” in the search window. | |
| Month of February | Shrub Rose – You can prune bush roses for shaping purposes before any new growth begins. | |
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| Month of June | Shrub Rose – Shrub Roses do not necessarily bloom all summer as do the bush roses. So don’t panic if your plant stops flowering for a few weeks in the middle of the summer. It will come back with blooms in the fall. You do not need to dead-head Shrub Roses. | |
| Optional – giving your Shrub Rose a light application of granular slow release fertilizer this month gives it some energy in facing the heat of the summer. Use about one half cup of fertilizer per plant. | ||
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| Month of September | Shrub Rose – If you want more Shrub Roses, plant them this month or next month. | |
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Garden Gloves for Roses
There are a large number of glove companies making garden gloves for use with pruning roses. Here is are some options:
Magid TE194T-L Terra Collection Professional Rose Gardening Gloves - Mens Large
With a puncture-resistant, synthetic leather padded palm and reinforced fingertips, this rose glove provides what professional rose gardeners need most strength, durability and comfort. The elbow-length gauntlet cuff protects forearms from cuts and scratches, and the knuckle guard provides added protection from thorny plants. Form fitting spandex back for maximum comfort.
Deluxe Women's Rose Pros Garden Gloves (Large)
Women's Heavy Duty Gauntlet Garden Glove TGL 109
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