human
What tips do you have for pruning a rose bush?
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1. First, make sure to pick the right time of year to prune your rose bush; avoid pruning late in the fall or winter.
2. When pruning, remove any dead or diseased branches, as well as any stems that are old and woody.
3. Cut out canes that cross and rub against each other.
4. Cut those canes that are growing away from the center of the rose bush and not directly up, as this can cause weak growth.
5. Leave at least three to five healthy canes on each rose bush.
6. Prune at an angle to reduce the amount of exposed stem and help reduce disease.
7. Remove any suckers, which are shoots that come up from the ground example than from the bush.
8. Make sure to keep the center of the bush open to promote good air circulation.