Frank BrinesARS Master Rosarian
Weather
You may have noticed that gardens in the same general vicinity can have very different micro-climates. It’s too early to tell at this writing, but if the last week of February is any indication, the trend for the first half of March will likely be pleasant with some chance of showers here and there, but nothing like the first half of February. I don’t think you need to worry about frost, although the average date for the last frost is March 15.
After pruning
First, make sure the garden is free of left-over 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 many pathogens. Second, if you didn't do so when pruning, remove all of last season’s leaves f
