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Should I cover my roses in winter?

Follow these steps to winterize your rose garden in the South.
In the fall, clean up roses, add mulch around the plants, and water during especially long dry spells. Do not deadhead, fertilize, or prune roses unless for overwintering prep. To overwinter roses, ...
Timing is crucial when preparing your rose plants for the harsh winds and cold winter. You don't want to start too early, but if you start too late, you run the risk of your plants being damaged by ...
Climbing roses are harder to cover for winter than their earth-bound counterparts. But following these simple steps will guarantee their protection from frost.