When should I trim my knockout rose bush?

by Mary Lee-Baer

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I have a knockout rose bush that needs trimming? I’ve been told I need to trim after the last frost. When is the last frost expected for Athens TN?

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Lisa Johnson Jackson on Feb 22, 2019

your county extension office can tell you what growing zone you are in; when first and last frost are...........best of luck!

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- Mary Lee-Baer on Feb 22, 2019
  
  Thanks so much for your answer. I’ll do that right away!!
  
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Lisa Johnson Jackson on Feb 22, 2019

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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Feb 22, 2019

Find out here.

https://www.almanac.com/gardening/frostdates

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Mary Lee-Baer on Feb 22, 2019

Thanks

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Carolinagirl on Feb 22, 2019

Don't know about California but here in N.C., we trim all rose bushes in March along with the butterfly bush and monkey grass.

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