Roses Roses, Oh Beautiful Roses

[Doglover8180]

I trimmed mine significantly last spring because I had read that was really healthy for them.... I was hesitant at first when I trimmed them (serious hair cut) but they grew back stronger and healthier so I say give it a very good trim. You don't want to cut back any of hte branches that look super sturdy and thick.... I cut of the thinner less dominant branches and probably cut off about 7 or 8 inches on the big branches....

[greenfrog57]

I trimmed mine significantly last spring because I had read that was really healthy for them.... I was hesitant at first when I trimmed them (serious hair cut) but they grew back stronger and healthier so I say give it a very good trim. You don't want to cut back any of hte branches that look super sturdy and thick.... I cut of the thinner less dominant branches and probably cut off about 7 or 8 inches on the big branches....

Thanks for the advice -- I will put DH right on it. I wouldn't want to catch a thorn myself!