How To Care For Rose Bush Before Winter. As with the shrub roses begin by removing any leaves that have fallen and gathered around the bush. HOW TO TAKE CARE OF ROSES Steven A.
Create a small mound at the bottom of the hole with soil then spread the roots over it. I mound up around my own root roses too just for good measure but some folks do not. Rose Care QA Better Homes and Gardens 2016.
In some cases you can cover them with a large trash bag but the burlap sack is the ideal solution.
Rose Care QA Better Homes and Gardens 2016. As with the shrub roses begin by removing any leaves that have fallen and gathered around the bush. Watering at the base of the plant will help control disease and fungal infections such as black spot. Once the ground freezes for good in the winter your rose bush.