In most areas of the UK March is the best month to prune bush and standard roses but it is important to burn all cuttings.
Fertilizer may be spread around the base of your roses straight after pruning but generally it is better to wait until April.
Finish off planting this month.
Weed beds thoroughly and apply a Simazine based weed killer if hoeing is not effective.
Pot roses in the greenhouse may now be budding and a weekly feed with liquid fertilizer will improve bloom quality.
Continue spraying shoots with water and increase the greenhouse temperature to 15 – 18 degrees celsius.
