Q: My rose bush looks terrible. It is like a sucker plant grew from the original. The new growth has buds. Do I need to cut back the original plant? When?
A: Unfortunately, your rose is not growing from the main plant and it needs to be replaced.
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Q: When is a good time to trim my climbing roses? A: Now (spring) is a great time to trim them back. Trim off about 6-8” from each branch. When you start to see new green growth, give it some rose food and continue feeding it monthly.
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What is the best type of soil for roses? My soil is mostly clay.
A: The best type of soil for roses is 1/3 peat moss, 1/3 top soil and 1/3 organic compost manure (sheep or cattle).
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