I have hedge roses that looked beautiful in the pictures but not now
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LILLIAN
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Now they look gangly and sparse. I don't know how to prune them to bring back and can't find info.
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Gangly says to me that they are stretching for the sun. Sparse could indicate lack of light also; and a need for food. A recent flush or black spot can cause sparseness. Choose a good rose food. Pruning is easier than you think. In summer a light cutting is all they need. Look for a swollen spot along the branch, that is a bud union. With sharp clean pruners, cut 1/4 inch above it at a 45 degree downward angle. New growth should come from there soon. If they are in the wrong spot, wait until fall to move they if you want to do so. If I could see a picture, it would help. Try YouTube for a video of summer pruning. There are lots of sights out there.
Joycedp
on Jul 07, 2015
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As Joycedp said, fertilize and treat for black spot if needed, a full pruning in February is a very good idea cut back to a foot or so and they will come out good asa new
Jean M
on Jul 08, 2015
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Epsom salts is a great fertilizer for roses.
Sarah Tabor
on Jul 08, 2015
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There are many Garden sites, but I strongly recommend P Allen Smith.com. He's an expert & can advise you better -esp. for your area. I Do Know that you should prune them but how & when -I don't .Also- most roses like Banana Peel-buried just near the trunk of the tree/bush, but not too deep. They love the potassium in them. Good Luck with your roses.
Karen Howard
on Jul 09, 2015
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Check to make sure that some insects are taking control. Prune to about 18 inches tall. You can't hurt them. They need a good fertilizer for blooming plants & roses. I cut my roses back about once a month. They are full & blooming like crazy. I do add Epsom Salt around them & throw coffee grounds out every week.
Jane
on Jul 12, 2015
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