Flower Bed Cleanup Begins! Roses, Hydrangea & Perennial Cut Back. 🌿✂️☀️ // Garden Answer

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🌱 Trimming back perennials, shrubs, and roses is a key part of flower bed clean-up in early spring as temperatures begin to warm up.

🌹 Roses should be trimmed down to about knee height, and all leaves should be removed to prevent disease and insect issues.

🌺 Hydrangea standards can be cut back significantly to encourage strong growth and prevent flopping of new branches.

🦋 Butterfly bushes are best pruned after new growth begins, allowing for identification of the strongest branches to maintain.

🛠️ Using the right tools, such as pop-up bags, small rakes, and pruners, can facilitate efficient garden clean-up.

🧤 Wearing gloves suitable for handling thorny roses can protect hands without being too bulky.

🌳 Sturdy gardening gloves not specifically labeled for roses can still provide ample protection when pruning thorny plants.

🍂 Clearing old foliage from roses and other plants can prevent pest infestation such as spider mites and help reduce the possibility of rodents nesting in the garden debris.

🌼 Cutting back daisies and dead perennials to the ground is a less technical task that contributes to the overall neatness and cleanliness of the flower bed.

🌞 Tackling garden clean-up in smaller chunks on sunny and less windy days can make the job less overwhelming and help to maintain a tidy garden throughout the season.

Timestamped Summary

00:00 Introduction and plans for the day's cleanup, including trimming perennials and shrubs.

00:41 Focusing on ground-level plants, particularly trimming back three Ambridge rose bushes.

01:42 Mention of ongoing projects like dahlias that were forgotten to be dug up, possibly returning after a mild winter.

02:07 Previous cleaning of the area by Paul and Bethany, raking and clearing around the arborvitae.

03:01 Discussion about not trimming the butterfly bushes and elderberries until seeing new growth.

03:44 Plans to cut back the basketball roses and excitement about ordering more plants.

04:29 Introduction of the gloves being used for the cleanup, especially when handling roses.

05:01 Pruning the hydrangea standard, explaining how to create a sturdy structure to support new growth.

06:44 Starting the cleanup process after gathering all necessary tools.

07:08 Mid-process check-in, showing the difference in a rose bush after it has been pruned.

09:00 Mention of rodent activity near the base of a rose plant, which may need extra soil and mulch added later.

11:17 Wrapping up for the day, summarizing progress and detailing what was cleaned up, including roses and perennials.

13:52 Analyzing the results and health of different plants in the cleaned area, like hydrangea standards and roses.

15:00 Final thoughts, expressing hope that the video will motivate others to do garden cleanup.

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Q&A

What steps are involved in cleaning up a flower bed?

Cleaning up a flower bed typically includes trimming back perennials, shrubs, roses, raking, and general tidying up.

When is the best time to start garden cleanup?

The best time to start garden cleanup is when the weather has warmed up slightly and it's comfortable to work outside. For example, a temperature around 41-46 degrees Fahrenheit is suitable to begin.

How do you properly prune roses when cleaning the garden?

When pruning roses during garden cleanup, you should trim them down to about knee height, remove all the leaves to prevent disease or insect issues, and ensure each cane has its own space for light and airflow.

Can butterfly bushes be trimmed during early spring cleanup?

It's best to wait until you start seeing growth later on to trim butterfly bushes so you can see where the strongest sets of leaves are. Depending on the year, they may need to be cut back to the base or just trimmed for shaping.

How should a tree hydrangea be pruned?

A tree hydrangea should be pruned by following the strong stems down and cutting just above the node where last year's cut was made. Weak, crossing stems should be removed to maintain a network of strong branches capable of supporting the hydrangea blooms.

When cleaning out a garden, should you completely remove the mulch and leaves around roses to prevent diseases and pests?

Yes, while cleaning it is advisable to remove mulch and leaves from around roses to prevent diseases and pests like aphids and spider mites from infesting the garden.

Is it necessary to clean out gardens early to protect pollinators?

There is debate on the best time to clean garden beds with considerations for protecting pollinators. However, early cleanup can prevent pest infestations like spider mites and address issues like rodent nesting by removing plant debris and excess leaves.