'Tis the season to trim roses

Soon after New Year’s Day it is the season to trim roses back for the new growing season. Helen Whisnand is the chief of the rose gardens at the Fallbrook United Methodist Church. This week the Wednesday Men Group, among other chores, trimmed the roses. Roses should be trimmed back to about 18 inches, leaving the major briers. It is desirable to endeavor to create a center opening with the stems running in an outward direction, leaving the center for sunlight to benefit the branches. This early trimming will provide for early budding and blooming of the roses in the spring....