Gardening expert reveals common mistake that means roses won't survive winter Prune roses in January ... cozy blanket as the roses enter dormancy, preparing them for robust blooms come spring.

Hydrangeas are exceptional plants that can even outshine the traditional queens of the garden – roses. Autumn and early winter are crucial times for preparing them for the approaching frost.

It added: "It's time to get busy preparing seed beds and sowing seed, and it's your last chance to prune roses." According to the RHS, late winter, from February to March, is the optimal time for ...