The Perfect Time for Rose & Blueberry Pruning

Willamette Valley, Zone 8b

Sunny and 60. Are there three more beautiful words after a long winter?

Take advantage of the weather predicted for tomorrow and get your roses and blueberries ready for that first flush of new spring growth. Both plants are require heavy pruning right around President’s Day to ensure a season of gorgeous blooms and a heavy fruit set.

To get you cutting with confidence, check out my pruning primer that has how-to steps, links to videos, and OSU Extension documents.

Happy pruning!

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