What is the best way to protect my rose bushes during the winter?
Caring for your rose bush during the winter varies from climate to climate but there are a few general rules to follow as guidelines. The bud union needs to be protected from cold winds and major changes in freezing and thawing. This is done in rose gardening by mounding up the soil after the first frost to about one foot in height. This will protect the bud union from the extreme cold temperatures of winter. Rose bushes that are in containers can simply be moved inside to an unheated space and watered infrequently to prevent the roots from drying out.
