Begin to prepare your roses for winter in the fall months. Stop fertilizing and deadheading plants by early fall so that the ...

Keep potted roses safe from winter weather. Once the color and fragrance of summer blooms fade, roses need special care to protect them from damaging winter winds and freezes. While roses grown in the ...

Experts highly recommend mulching roses for winter. Mulch around the base insulates roots from damaging freeze-thaw cycles. Cold areas need extra soil and mulch, while warmer areas require only a thin ...

Protect roses in winter by shielding the crown—the most vulnerable part of grafted plants. After the first frost, prune to 2–3 feet, tie canes, water occasionally, and add mulch for insulation. Use ...