Rose Care FUNdamentals for March 2025
Frank Brines, ARS Master RosarianContributorWeatherDepending on your location—or more specifically, that of your garden—you may have experienced that gardens in the same general vicinity may have very different micro-climates. According to AccuWeather, the first half of March will likely be above-average temperatures with some chance of showers here and there. This week you can expect a few days of Santa Ana winds and high temperatures. I don’t think you need to worry about frost, although the average date for the last frost date is March 15.After pruningFirst, make sure the garden is free of leftover debris and dispose of that in the green garden waste bin—do NOT compost rose debris: Backyard composting doesn't get hot enough to kill any pathogens. Second, if y