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GARDENERS URGED TO PRUNE ROSES NOW—BUT NOT ALL ROSES AT ONCE Gardeners are being reminded that St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, is the latest recommended date for pruning most roses—but timing depends on the type of rose. Some varieties need immediate attention, while others should be left until later in the year. What to Prune Now (Before March 17) Hybrid Tea & Floribunda Roses – Cut back by a third to half, pruning just above an outward-facing bud. Climbing Roses (Established Plants) – Shorten side shoots to 2-3 buds while retaining strong framework...