Timing It Right
Your Guide To Spring Pruning
Snow has finally melted in Niagara. Migratory birds have returned and are filling the air with their songs, and that familiar urge to get out into the garden is just about impossible to ignore! We love how you have shared with us the warmth and the growth you are experiencing in the south. And yet, winter sometimes has other plans for us. A cold blast in late March or even April is not unheard of here in Southern Ontario. It's worth having just a little more patience for the sake of your roses.
A wonderful tip is to watch for the forsythia shrub. These cheerful yellow bloomers are an excellent indicator plant across most growing zones. If you live in the south, Edgeworthia chrysantha, commonly known as Chinese Paper Bush, is another yellow bloomer used as an indicator. When you see these flowering in your yard or along your street, you can trust that the time is just right for pruning.
If below freezing temperatures do sneak in and cause more winter dieback, you'll be grateful to have that extra cane length as a buffer. Pruning too early can leave you with less of the plant to work with than you'd like. Roses are wonderfully resilient though! They truly want to grow and giving them this small consideration is one of the nicest things you can do to help them flourish.
Hydration In Roses
North America is a vast and beautiful continent, and getting your roses from our farm to your door can take a little time. After several days (and sometimes longer) tucked inside their box, hydration is one of the most important things you can tend to right away. We've been carefully looking after them all winter in our coolers, keeping a close eye on moisture levels so they arrive in the best possible shape. Now the baton passes to you! Follow the link below for everything you need to know about welcoming your roses home.
Wishing you and your families
a Happy Easter!
