Frost can kill new growth so you may need to re-prune. Valley News/Adobe Stock photo
Frank Brines, ARS Master RosarianSpecial to the Valley NewsDepending on your location – or more specifically, that of your garden – you may have experienced frost damage to your roses and tender young plants. The thing is, even gardens in the same general vicinity may have different effects due to their prevailing micro-climates. According to AccuWeather, for the first half of March the coldest nighttime temp will be 36 degrees Monday, March 4. The average date for the last frost date is Friday, March 15. Overall, temperatures predicted for March are near average and rain is likely. Roses enjoy this weather – it encourages them to jump into life.
After pruning
First, make sure the garden is free of left-over debris and dispose of it in the green garden waste bin – do not
