Tea rosesPruning helps them form more blooms, producing beautiful new roses.Depending on your climate and when it starts to warm up, you can start trimming during the late winter or early spring.When leaf buds start to form, it's time to trim them.Remove dead branches to keep the healthiest stems.Cut above the buds to encourage correct growth.
Step 1: The upper branches need to be trimmed.
Pruning shears can be used to get your rose bush down to about 14 inches tall.You can clearly see the bottom of the stems if you trim the top off the bush.New shoots will be promoted byPruning the plant lower.If you cut the stems at a 45 angle, you won't have to cut them again later.
Step 2: Cut off growth that is dead or dying.
Pruning shears can be used to remove stems that are brown or sick.You can see a hole in the stem if the plant is sick.Cut this off until you get to a healthy white core.The old foliage needs to be removed as well.You can cut off the stem at a time until you reach a white core after you've removed the damaged part.
Step 3: Stems that are crossing one another should be removed.
The branch that is reaching inwards should be removed if you see it criss-cross each other.They will not rub up against each other if these are removed.
Step 4: Take off branches that are not strong.
Remove stems that seem too thin to support the weight of the plant if you want to keep the stems strong and thick.As well as being green and healthy, the branch should be thick.If you have a lot of branches that are strong and healthy, try to keep the thinner ones.
Step 5: At a 45 angle, cut each branch.
When using your shears, aim for an angle cut instead of creating a flat cut right across the stem.Water can't collect and rot if it's easy to drain off.A 45 cut helps prevent pests from sitting on the stems.
Step 6: The stems grow into the center to allow better air flow.
The center of the plant will allow for more air and sunlight to pass through.Cut off branches that are growing inwards.The entire branch should be cut off if it is growing at the base near the roots.
Step 7: The buds are facing the interior of the plant.
If you see a bud that is facing the middle of the plant, clip it off.You want buds that will grow away from the plant.Don't remove the entire stem, just the small bud.
Step 8: Above an outward-facing bud, Prune to encourage growth.
Prune after you see a bud that is growing away from the plant.Cut 0.25 in (0.64 cm) above the bud if you want to avoid damaging it.ThisPruning method will encourage your blooms and branches to grow outward, instead of toward the center of the plant.Use your shears to cut at an angle.
Step 9: Tea roses can be Prune in the winter or spring.
If you live in a climate that gets warmer towards the end of the winter, you can trim the tea roses.You need to wait until spring if you live in a cold area.When the threat of frost passes, you're ready to cut.
Step 10: You can clean your shears with soap and water.
A sponge or washcloth is the place to put the dish soap.If you want to scrub down the shears, run the sponge under the warm water.Once they're all clean, wash them under water and then dry them.Cleaning your shears is important because you don't want to spread disease while cutting stems.It's a good idea to dry your shears well after washing them.
Step 11: After you make a cut, apply wood glue to the stem.
This helps keep diseases and insects out of the plant.You can use regular wood glue.You can find wood glue at an art store.Specialty glues that are specifically designed for roses can be purchased.