Question for Dan Gill: I have a climbing rose I'm attempting to train on a wrought iron fence. I need some advice on how and when to prune and the best way to train this rose. --Charlotte Webster ...

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The Advocate: Pruning climbing roses to train them is far different than pruning back rose bushes Pruning climbing roses is very different from pruning bush roses. For one thing, we rarely cut them back hard the way we do bush roses. That would defeat the purpose of planting a climbing rose โ€” to ... Pruning climbing roses to train them is far different than pruning back rose bushes A: You're right in knowing there's a difference.

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Shrub roses and climbing roses are two very different bloomers, and they require their own particular pruning. Unlike shrub types, climbers can't be ... AOL: We Discovered the BEST Way to Prune Your Roses So They Bloom All Summer Long We Discovered the BEST Way to Prune Your Roses So They Bloom All Summer Long MSN: Tips and tricks to pruning climbing roses for beautiful spring blooms We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Climbing roses can be a stunning addition to your home, but only if you can keep them healthy and blooming โ€” which isn't always the easiest ... Yahoo Style Canada: Prune your roses now for bigger summer blooms โ€“ just avoid this common mistake Prune your roses now for bigger summer blooms โ€“ just avoid this common mistake Daily Express: Climbing roses will grow bigger blooms this year with 1 task done before January ends Climbing roses will grow bigger blooms this year with 1 task done before January ends