Spring is one of the greatest times to prune your rose bushes! However, you may prune roses year-round to promote health and growth. From San Antonio to Waco and everything in between, we know that our area has unique soil, weather, and growing challenges. In this blog, we’ve included five steps to help you prune your roses like a pro to ensure your rose bushes have the best shot at healthy, gorgeous blooms.  This will be a prickly and tedious job! Here’s a list of the tools you should obtain before pruning: Pruning shears (make sure they’re sharp!) Keyhole saw Loppers (large) A thick pair of leather gloves (gotta keep your hands scratch-free!) Pruning compound Dull knife Spring pruning occurs in late February and early March. You will see the effects of blooming within 35-70 days; the time it takes for roses to bloom depends on the variety of your roses and the weather conditions! Step 1 . Remove dead or non-productive canes from the rose bush. You’ll notice that these stems are g...