There is trimming aka deadheading and there is pruning. Two completely different things. Needs are different for each plant too. These sites will help you sort it all out.
In general, you will be pruning just before the plant breaks dormancy after spring's final frost. This will be early in the year in warm climates, and anytime between January and April in cold climates. If it's old roses you are tending, prune them after blooming. They bear flowers on last year's wood.
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I don't know what area you are in .I live in WV I do mine in the fall usually after the first frost. .happy gardening. .
There is trimming aka deadheading and there is pruning. Two completely different things. Needs are different for each plant too. These sites will help you sort it all out.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/rose-deadheading.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/removing-spent-blooms-on-gardenia.htm
https://www.finegardening.com/article/what-time-of-year-should-i-prune-my-roses
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/when-to-prune-a-gardenia.htm
I deadhead my roses continually throughout the growing season.
In general, you will be pruning just before the plant breaks dormancy after spring's final frost. This will be early in the year in warm climates, and anytime between January and April in cold climates. If it's old roses you are tending, prune them after blooming. They bear flowers on last year's wood.