deep cold snaps so a little effort now will keep them safe and warm to thrive again next year. Begin by stripping all the leaves from the stems. If they were healthy leaves then add them to your compost pile. If they showed signs of black spot or mildew then discard them. Pick up all leaves that are underneath the plant as well to prevent potential fungal spores from overwintering in the ground. Next mound a mulch of straw, sawdust or bark mulch high enough to cover the graft. This acts as a blanket insulating the roots for roses planted in the ground. If you grow roses in containers, I recommend if possible moving the pots to a sheltered area in a corner with wind breaks around it. Then follow the same steps with leaf stripping and mulching. You can even wrap the pot in bubble wrap. This is a great way to winter protect many container plants. It’s inexpensive and gives that extra bit of warmth during winter cold snaps.
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