Pruning Climbing Roses on a Trellis, Arbor & Obelisk! 🌹✂️🌿 // Garden Answer

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[@arlenaroche4960]

My 4 yr old was watching with me and told me she wants to plant a climbing rose. She also said she wants to live at you house so she can talk to Laura lol.

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

Good morning from Windermere, Florida zone 9b. Laughing at your comment on thorns. I'm 70, gardening over 50 years and a retired florist. I remember just how much I wish Roses DIDN'T HAVE THORNS 🤣 But watching each and every video you produce reminds me how much I love gardening. I take great pride in my garden and in making videos on my little sucesses. I hope you have many more years of being excited about your next projects 👩‍🌾💕🌿

[@sf55514]

Windermere Deland here.

[@barbarastephens2890]

I have been gardening since I was a child. Just hitting and missing. I learn so much from your videos! What a blessing! Thank you. I am 78 so it’s never too late to learn!

[@mammie19621962]

It's amazing how entertaining it is JUST to watch you trim✂️ roses 🌹!!! The ONLY prob I've ever had with your videos is that I hate when they're over. 😩🤣 There's no one else that could make learning so fun. You're such a sweet 😊 teacher. I'll say it again, thank you for your daily distraction from my constant pain 😟 darlin. 💜

[@elisataleu5]

The chickens are cute as they go back forth as they check to see what Laura is doing.

[@calmersutra8739]

They're bored there's nothing for them to do

[@annehedlund7333]

I'm glad you showed just how much you can trim off and create a healthy plant. It is very intimidating when you first start. Thank you for such a great tutorial.

[@LaPrincessa1947]

And the cats! Did you see the cat playing inside in front of the window when Laura was pruning? Cute. The chickens, too, were funny as you mentioned.

[@45jessiemad]

Roses are the one thing this former plant killer hasn't killed. I love roses! Just trimmed mine up the other day as well. Now you made me want to go buy more roses!

[@E.R.Hewitt]

I wish you could have flashed up what each of these looked like in their prime last season. I've seen them all before 😅 ... just love me a good before and after.

[@meredithgriffin7641]

This was so helpful! Could you do a video on trimming clematis. Mine get so out of control and I don’t know what to do. It’s a variety that you don’t cut all the way down.

[@michelelee5339]

Yesterday my friend & I went full tilt into pruning the roses, shaping my globe spruce, cedars & removing shrubs. (Zone 6) Then we pruned a sandcherry tree that gets infected with aphids & ants every year. All the time we were cleaning & pruning, we talked about what Laura would do & how she would tackle each plant. What we realized was that the trees needed better air circulation, dormant oil spray & a way to keep ants off the sandcherry as they help spread aphids. We had so much fun! We laughed, we worked, we took breaks & took steps back to ensure we were going in the right direction. Thank you Laura for guiding & inspiring us to take on change to remove things that weren't making us happy & make change. Sincerely appreciated, your fan from Toronto, Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦

[@jhonalynapostol3225]

You’re already pruning roses and trees in Toronto?! I live in the GTA as well but I’m scared the cold nights this week will bite me in the arse. I’m too scared 😟

[@michelelee5339]

@@jhonalynapostol3225 Hello neighbour 👋 I completely understand why you are concerned. This time of year can be a bit up & down with weather but my feeling based on the weather reports for our area (which is closer to the furthest west part of the GTA) is that things are milder & more stable than other years. My gardens are slimmer & mostly run along the side & front of the house & I have a small backyard. So my plants tend to feel the warmth of the sun & heat from our house bricks & the direction we face which is SW. The soil here is able to turn easily & that's when I knew for my situation, that it was OK to start pruning & cleaning. Also, I'm not sure if you noticed it where you are but the trees here are budding heavily. I could see the aphids starting to plump up on the sandcherry & new I needed the dormant oil quickly & I removed some branches I didn't realize were cutting off air circulation. I've learned a great deal from Laura & am very thankful. I hope everything will be ok. Most trees, evergreens in my garden are 5 - 10 yrs old, nothing new or tender. So far it's looking great & we are in for some rain & mild Temps which should help out the plants. Now if only we had the bio-tone line here, that would be really helpful! 😁It's easier to follow than miracle grow & organic which I like. If you ever find any here, please let me know. I won't be planting anything yet but I'm preparing. annuals are the Victoria day weekend, but I need a cedar & a yew for an empty spot. I must say, getting out & touching the soil, cleaning the old & seeing the buds of my magnolia trees & perennials was an incredible feeling. I'm also redesigning a section of my side garden with a new arbour which is fun & intimidating. I humbly suggest to do your gardening when you feel comfortable & it's right for you. Early pruning is new to me as well. I've watched the 14 day weather forecast for a while, it gives me a better idea of what's happening. The soil is soft & my planters are emptied so I'm fairly happy. I hope all goes well for you this planting season. Most of all, enjoy your garden, run your hands through the soil, it's very healing for the soul. I found this quote a while ago (not sure who wrote it) but it is something that always reassures me & I'll share it with you. "A garden is a friend you can visit anytime" everything in little bits & when you're comfortable. Best wishes this planting season. 🌱💝😁

[@mirandabeaudry7936]

What a precious story!!!

[@michelelee5339]

@@mirandabeaudry7936 Thank you very much. We had a splendid day out in the sun & warmth laughing, (keeping proper distance) & changing up the garden. I think we were all happy to get outside in the fresh air :)

[@FloraM44]

I'm just encountering this video now as I contemplate getting my late mother's climbing rose under control (it's reached up between the gutter and the house!). I had no clue what to do so I looked to Laura for the Garden Answer :) I'm in Niagara and wondered, what do you look for to know when it's a good time to prune? And can you really prune almost all the rose without hurting it????

[@dryb3301]

Please give us an update when these are in blooms Laura. That'll make some people more brave and optimistic about pruning their roses. It's so hard the first time.

[@bridgetestarella9183]

HEY! Will you be doing a month to month garden tour? in your past video you have done garden tours for almost each month and those videos are AWESOME I really enjoy them.

[@fannieallen6005]

You sure helped me not to be afraid to prune my roses. Thank you so very much.

[@eberry1019]

After midnight here in Sydney Aus. Can’t sleep, so watching Laura prune roses instead 🌹

[@aprilmaeamiler113]

It will be great to see an update later on to the season to see the benefits 😊

[@sabrinacopas1636]

If I don’t get to spend a little time with Laura and the family every day I feel like I’m missing something. We sure love you guys ♥️

[@clpr2023]

Love love love this video. I’ve been waiting on this! Please do an update on how they did this year when you can.

[@MCM335]

Laura strip the rose 🌹 tree naked 🤣... I looked away for a second and trees were 🌿 less.... Watching your video in the mornings is soooo relaxing...

[@LoriePamintuan]

Am I the only one who finds these pruning videos therapeutic? 🍃

[@bettea360]

They scare me. Cutting off all that healthy growth? Yikes.

[@verawallace9055]

You are going to be suprise, how fuller it will be, and how much bloom it will have, I cut mine in half but I Skip a year ,it is always full of small pink Roses

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

You ain't ever lied @Lorie P! I just did a series on pruning roses myself. Love to see how Laura does hers!

[@NinjaOrchids]

nope... me too! I used to love pruning in my garden back in the day 🌸

[@emsstew5143]

I love ❤️ them and flowers 💐

[@truthbetold8915]

I was almost done with this video when I realized I didn't even have a rose that needs pruning. It's great watching and learning from you as always. Thank you Laura.

[@maryannmontaller4667]

This is a great video. I hope to see a dedicated update video on these roses. I love them! Here's a suggestion that you might find helpful; Can you do a video talking about the mistakes you have done and learned from in all your years of gardening? Thank you so much and more power to you guys!

[@mariaslibeck9984]

Would love to see more of the chickens on the channel!! Love you and your family, Laura. Love this channel!!!

[@lizshoemaker8713]

👋 thank you so much for this video! I don’t think I’m alone when I say that I’d really appreciate it if you slowed down your sped up clips just a little, even if it results in a longer video. I’m a very visual learner which is why I love your videos so much! 💕💗💕

[@christycoalson36]

Have you ever tried to use your cuttings to start another rose? I tried it a few years ago with my knockout roses and to my surprise 4 out of 6 lived .

[@vln4443]

Kudos to you, camera man 😉, and editing person, your videos are so informative and such a pleasure to watch. Thank you!

[@staciegulizia4144]

Roses have always been the one plant I’m afraid to even try planting. I’m so intimidated by them. Your videos are changing my mind. Perhaps this will be the year for me.

[@denisedorsey2889]

I encourage you to try it! Just do a bit of research ones that are disease resistant for your first go. Why make it harder on yourself? Have fun and happy gardening 😊

[@jennifergray6795]

I agree the only roses I have are drift roses. I keep thinking I would love to Have a climbing rose on my fence, but the pruning work intimidates me And I don’t really like the look of sticks half of the year.

[@LaPrincessa1947]

I've had continued success each year with white iceberg roses...they are hardy.

[@celia94093]

You gave me a new love for roses! I planted three new plants last year after a long hiatus because I didn't like the thorns. I'm so glad I'm growing them again because life is so much better with roses than without. I even have a David Austin rose coming in May (thanks to you). I am so much braver in the garden now after watching and being inspired by you.

[@lynnmariesullivan3699]

Good job!!! You said "obelisk" perfectly! I've been hearing you try all along. Your influence is so tremendous, its important!!!

[@SusieQ3]

I have a love/hate relationship with rose pruning 😂 Those thorns will get you, but the new growth that is triggered by the pruning is just spectacular! 🌹

[@teresa4973]

I love pruning roses, it's so satisfying! Especially when they look beautiful as they start to leaf out and bloom... 😊 Everytime you come near the chickens, they are looking for snacks😄

[@michelesimpson2237]

Love how Russell was in the window. He has to be in every video.🐈❤️

[@angelay4146]

Thank you for this video, so timely!! and I have to add I love reading the comments on your videos too, such a lovely group of people who want to encourage and share their knowledge. It's really wonderful.

[@georgekoutsoudopoulos]

So glad to see you returning to the more frequent posting schedule. It's much appreciated and we all know how much work it involves filming and editing. And have to say the lack of disease resistance Zéphirine Drouhin is displaying is totally offset by its lack of thorns and the lovely fragrance and magenta colour. And worth treating roses to some well rotten manure alongside fertiliser, they're such hungry plants but in the large scheme of things so easy to look after with a bit of a schedule.

[@misstrcarter]

I am pretty heavy handed whenever I prune so anytime you warn us that you are about to do a severe prune my attitude is usually, "meh." But this pruning had me clutching my pearls and realizing that I have always had problems with climbing roses because I wasn't pruning them back enough. I may reconsider growing them again.

[@RBrownPs]

It's amazing how fast plants grow back after pruning. Thanks for sharing! 🌱🌳🥀🌹🌷⚘✂️

[@lanitagrice7644]

I and my spouse have been debating for several weeks about which of us is going to build a wooden trellis for the roses that came with our home. After seeing your grid system, the problem was solved!!! Our roses are all up against the side of a screened patio that has sturdy wooden posts. The wire grid will be nearly invisible against the screen and I will finally be able to start training these climbers. You are not only a really good teacher, but your videos give just the right amount of information -- anything I miss I can go back and watch without having to sit through excess verbiage. (I'm a retired teacher, so I really appreciate good presentation!)

[@MsSherrydarling]

The roses will thank you with a fabulous show this summer!! It always seems so drastic when you do it but they really do so much better. Thanks for the tutorial and you will have to revisit them when they're in full bloom to prove that you didn't kill them : ))

[@LaPrincessa1947]

...and when you do show them this summer, Laura, please show a pic of how they look today to remind us. TY, lovely Laura...and you too, adorable Aaron (LOL).

[@MAGAMama]

Thank you for this video - perfect timing! Was just seeing how sad my rose looks as I was out with my pup... thank you for inspiring me to really get in there and cut it back! Saw a beautiful trellis at Costco to replace my sad wooden one that lasted only one season...womp womp! Can’t wait to get to work!

[@GrannysGarden]

That was a great how-to video. There are quite a few videos on how to prune climbing roses but not many on how to prune them depending on what is supporting the climbing rose (flat surface, obelisk or archway trellis). I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@The_Crazy_Garden_Lady]

It’s like you read my mind Laura! I just got two climbing David Austin climbers and two Zephrines to go up two brand new arbors in my garden and was hoping you would make a climbing rose tutorial!

[@frozen-yogurt-yes4662]

Aww the chickens kept coming back to see what you were doing

[@vina1395]

One thing I would enjoy to see is an update further into the season of the growth and blooms of these roses. We moved into our forever home and I have a blank slate in the back yard and I'm thinking roses again.

[@acerpalmatum6446]

I order my first roses this year: David Austin "Bathsheba" climbing rose. Can't wait!

[@deannededemariehampton768]

Thank you Laura for sharing the pruning of your roses 🌹❤ it's very helpful. Hope the family is well.

[@imahappygal1]

Loved watching this, especially the beginning, easier to see it done rather than reading and figuring it out! 😁

[@feliciacardone8900]

The chickens are so cute. Great video. Thanks

[@donnawalker3910]

It is so good to see you full of energy and feeling good this year! Can't wait to see all the changes and growth on our, I mean YOUR, property this year :-)

[@lindak7499]

Roses and orchids are a lot hardier than many people believe they are. Nice video.

[@gardenpassion6584]

You really helped me determine how much to cut back. I was always worried about cutting back too much and if my rose plant dies. Thanks so much! Always love watching your videos. BtW, I fell in love with Russell - he is so adorable! I love the way he follows you everywhere.

[@Emma-Sharon]

Good morning everyone! I don’t have roses but found this really interesting. It always surprises me how much shut cuts off. 🌹 🌹 🌹 🥀 🥀

[@keradee8742]

Every year I get so excited to prune my roses it's a sure sign that Spring is coming. Not yet, but it's coming!!🌹

[@LaPrincessa1947]

Oh! I loved seeing that clean up and pruning take place. I loved that you were outdoors again working it! Fascinating about the bulbs and how you stored them and now are getting them ready for another year! Love watching roses get pruned. My iceberg roses need a hard pruning and I'm nervous but will follow your demo.

[@caitleesi716]

Good morning Laura and family!!! Have a great day

[@cipzic67]

We would love to enjoy a video of your climbing roses on your arbor when they are in full bloom !:) 💕👍🏼

[@angiebrockett7621]

New Gardner in Ohio: the roses look great. I have been afraid of planting roses, because of the care, but you make it look so easy.

[@bryonyhellis]

Such an important point that you made about training climbing rose canes horizontally , like the fan on your coop, so many more blooms that way ( apial dominance), it’ll look so gorgeous 🌸

[@DixieGirl9876]

So happy spring is finally here! I did this last year to several that were over grown mammoths. lol I look forward to those blooms this year. I still have a couple of David Austin runners to do this week.

[@gizziejubilee]

You gave me the courage to tackle a climbing rose that I let get out of control for like 4 years I was to intimated because it was huge but now it looks so much better 🙂

[@mjamal3220]

Your WhatsApp number

[@janaangus]

YAAAAAS!!! This is what I’ve been waiting for . Thanks 🙏 Enjoy your day

[@lovgoddess]

Perfect way to start the day.

[@michelebushnik2874]

I don't have roses, but you are inspiring me to try climbers! Thank you Laura!

[@laurelechavarria7006]

Thank you for doing this rose pruning video. I have all three of the examples you demonstrated and always felt so much anxiety when I went out to prune them. Pretty sure I won’t anymore. 👌

[@LifesAProject]

Later on in the season when the roses are in bloom and looking beautiful you should do an update video. 🌹🙂🌹-Stacy

[@natashamaddock]

Great video Laura. Really loved watching this. I pruned my climbing roses last weekend so it was really good to get the confirmation that I got it right! Very relieved! 😂

[@peggydove8756]

Nice rose, love watching the chickens!

[@janinegagnon7784]

I’m right on time today!! Good morning

[@lindalea8181]

Thanks Laura & Co! Love your enthusiasm and skill sets!🌹

[@lcastaneda77]

Thank you so much for your super motivating and informative videos!!!!! You have made me an “unafraid” gardener!!!!!

[@pollytiks3885]

Can’t wait to see these roses 🌹 bloom!!

[@paddyballgame]

Perfect timing. I was just saying yesterday that I want to try a trellis with climbing roses and/or clematis this spring.

[@rangerjudi9144]

Was that Cheddar in the window near the obelisk 🤔 A-mazing. Laura’s managed to do cat videos AND gardening videos together 😍. Anyway, great rose pruning video today! Great instruction and good reminder to get out there and start pruning. I’d love to see more late winter pruning videos. And car videos 😂. Thanks Laura!!! 🌹 🐈👍

[@sallyhenry1716]

The roses are going to be glorious! Can’t wait to see the ones around the chickens! Nice instructional video Laura, I learned a lot! Thanks!💐

[@horses2by]

I had no idea how to prune climbing roses, now I do know thank you so much for showing how to do it 💕

[@DrewSkii10]

Loved this so much! I love pruning! So glad you have your gloves this time lol!😊 Roses are always viscous!

[@michaliareeton3247]

Great video today Laura. On pruning climbing roses. Great tips and advice. They look so much better cut back. They will be so beautiful when they bloom. Can't wait to see. I been doing lots of cutting back today to.

[@jeannehicks4339]

Thanks so much! I really needed the help. The first video I ever watched by you was your rose pruning video from your old house and it helped me greatly. It also got me hooked on your channel. You made it seem less confusing and achievable. Thanks again!

[@theacripps8099]

It's always so satisfying to see you fearlessly prune plants in the name of long-term beauty!! I can't wait to get into our new house so I can attack some of the beautiful but overgrown plants on the property.

[@robinjohnston8180]

I bought a very small queen Elizabeth climbing rose two years ago and it has all very large canes. It is a medusa of a climbing rose. A huge plant!

[@jenniferhutchinson2999]

You make growing roses look so easy, thank you so much for all the info! 💗

[@gailsprangers9388]

This is just what I needed. I am sooooo grateful for your video today. Missing our garden show this year and you gave me the start I needed! Thank you

[@daintyflygirl4va]

Would like to see an update on them when they are in bloom

[@monicakoch5526]

Thank you so much for sharing this, I didn’t realize I should be cutting all the previous years leaves off. Will be more diligent when pruning my roses this year. Great idea putting the roses next to the chicken fence I’m sure it helps keep predators from digging around the fence. I never thought to put roses by them to provide shade. Hmm..more roses in my future.

[@nspector]

Ah, perfect for me right now as I am reviving a 101 year old (yes!) climbing rose in my garden. I actually built, such as it is with my no-skill, an arbor made of arching cedar branches. It's more like an archway, but I did get it well staked in, and part of it runs thru and is supported by a burning bush (a no-no, I know, but we didn't plant it; it self seeded), and it survived 50 mile an hour gust last week, so, hopefully the arch will make it and the roses will start really flowering again as I've pulled it into the light, and cut a lot of what was smothering it away. It will be amazing to have those roses back as the original owner (and builder) of the house intended before unplanned maple trees and lots of other stuff nearly snuffed it out.

[@lexibemis1834]

I love the music Aaron picks for these videos so calming!

[@mrsmetalhead666]

i have a beautiful climbing rose that i trained to grown over a garden arch, one really stormy day a couple of years ago knocked it completely over snapping the rose bush near the base, i wasn't giving up all my hard work so i cut back most of the rose, cable tied the main plant to an old fork i pushed into the ground making sure the break near the base was pushed back together, it survived and nearly two years later it is growing lovely, plants are amazing.

[@terricamp2437]

Thank you, thank you for this tutorial! I remember the videos from last summer when you would comment on the rose bushes on the chicken coop and how they needed to be trained. So glad to see the “how”. I purchased a David Austin climbing rose last year and needed to know what to do this spring. Thank you for continuing to not just show us what you do but teach us how to do it too.

[@Donamtrx]

How did u know I needed this video?! My climber will be 2 this year & I don’t know what I’m doing🤷🏻‍♀️ Thank u guru!🙏🏻😍 btw...Dollar tree has those soft tie rolls & they are the best! Once u twist them they do not move. They don’t have to be tight..So u can make it any size. I grabbed up several before they disappear!

[@liarossi123]

I’ve been waiting for this video too! Can’t wait to “get after them”! 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@AttnDefDis_]

This is very cool. Hopefully, we see some updates.

[@user-uy2co2pk7z]

Какая же вы молодец.

[@terrywalkenhorst5131]

You have given me the confidence to prune. I just purchased a Fiskars shrub rake and kangaroo bag thanks to seeing you use both. ❤️❤️❤️

[@leiaflash5055]

Thanks for the detailed information on trimming climbing roses :) I have a brand new one that I'm hoping will eventually be as beautiful as yours!

[@kcomposano1]

I had no idea there were thorn-less roses. Game changer!

[@cynthiapreston2389]

Can't wait to see those in bloom!

[@lisalong5579]

Great video. Please show all of these roses during your summer walk throughs. Can't wait to see them in Bloom.

[@CarnivoreTracee]

Wow! Your roses have grown a lot!!!

[@patsyden6276]

Have a rose bush that I cut down every year in the fall and it puts on a good show of roses and growth come summer al, the way into fall. Thanks you for sharing your knowledge, hope you are having a wonderful day 😊

[@bjohnson1149]

I love watching your videos. I learn so much. Oh, how I wish I had half your energy.

[@jezo2008]

Best video this year, I’ve been dying to learn how to do this. Thanks Laura, you’re an awesome teacher!!! 🌺🌺🌺

[@gypsyvanneraddict]

I ordered 2 of these! Yet to be delivered- going to frame the entrance of my house!

[@remediosgregorio9354]

Can't wait to see these roses in bloom!

[@stetrick612]

I've never really wanted a rose (seemed like too much work) but you make this look so easy that you may have convinced me to give it a try on an obelisk like this!