What Time of Year Do I Trim Rose Bushes?

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Roses should be trimmed back once a year at dormancy, generally between November and January, depending on your climate zone.

Keywords: pruning roses, rose care, trimming roses

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Thomas K. Arnold is the publisher and editorial director of "Home Media Magazine" and a regular entertainment contributor to various publications including "USA Today," "The Hollywood Reporter" and "San Diego Magazine." He has written travel stories for "San Diego Magazine," the "San Diego Union" and the Copley News Service. Arnold attended San Diego State University.

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