Here are some helpful recommendations, drawn from Rose Society publications, to prepare your roses for winter. Begin early by cleaning out excessive bushy growth.

I was hoping you could tell me a little about how to prepare roses for the winter. I am interested in both the climbing and hybrid tea types and what I need to do to protect them.

Q. How can I prepare my roses for winter? -- Stephanie, Clintondale A. One of the ways to protect roses for the winter is to be sure they go completely dormant. To accomplish this, stop fertilizing… ...

Prepare hybrid tea, grandiflora and floribunda roses for winter after the plants have been hardened by exposure to several nights of temperatures in the low to mid-20s.

I have had several questions regarding pruning roses in preparation for winter. The recommendation is don’t prune them until next spring.

Master Gardener: Prepare your roses for winterAnd remember, even during the rainy season, your roses will continue to need water. Place a rain gauge near the plants so you know how much they are ...

November is the time to prepare roses to avoid winter damage. Roses should be planted in sites protected from strong drying winds and exposure in at least 6 hours of sun per day. This ensures ...

The days shorten and the temperatures dip — it’s time to put your roses to bed. Garden roses need a little protection from the ravages of winter. They will really thank you for that ext… ...

The days shorten and the temperatures dip — it’s time to put your roses to bed. Garden roses need a little protection from the ravages of winter. They will really thank you for that ext… ...

Dear B.E.: It's time to prepare the rose trees for winter. Once temperatures drop below 50 degrees, the plants aren't doing much photosynthesis and don't need their leaves. Pick off any remaining ...

November is the time to start preparing your roses for winter. Rambling roses that only flower once are normally vigorous.