Mandy asks…
When is the right time to trim trellis roses?
I think I should have cut the rose bush (trellis) during the winter months but I failed to do so. Now I need to find out when I can trim this bush.
GardenersCardiff answers:
A rose on a trellis?… Must be a climbing rose?… If so, it doesn’t get pruned until after it is done blooming…
Http://www.rose-gardening-made-easy.com/pruning-climbing-roses.html
Betty asks…
How to trim a climbing rose bush?
I have had it for 3 years. I have never done anything with it I always thought you just let it do what it wants. I planted it by lattice it that helps. It was my first rose ever and it was a gift from my husband. I want to keep it for that reason plus I love it to death and I want to trim it back down and start over right this time because the bottom half has no leaves or roses so something isn’t right. Is that possible or should I start over with a new bush?
GardenersCardiff answers:
Don’t do anything till they are dorment read up on what to do at that time on links don’t replace.
As they are very long lived also the canes are meant to be spread horozantally and the side shoots from there have the flowers its is normal for bare branches lower down i think you might not be spreading canes sideways good luck they are very forgiving plants.
Http://www.rose-gardening-made-easy.com/pruning-climbing-roses.html
http://www.mygardenismyspace.com/Gardening-Tips/climbingrose.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_5843280_trellis-train-climbing-roses.html
George asks…
There is a special wrench to unscrew round hose fittings, what is it called?
It is more rounded than a normal wrench to avoid stripping the end. I am talking about a normal garden hose spigot here. Any thoughts?
GardenersCardiff answers:
If you are dealing with Garden Hose Thread Fittings, which seal on a gasket they should be relatively easy to unscrew. UNLESS they are made of dissimilar metals and have been in contact long enough (many months) to develop “Dielectric Corrosion” effectively fusing the two together.
If dielectric corrosion has occurred some discoloration (often White) will be seen between the threads, and it will take significant effort to break them free. That effort might damage or destroy the fitting, depending on the extent of the corrosion.
My suggestion is to get some “Liquid Wrench” or other Penetrating Thread Lubricant, and follow the directions to free up the connection prior to applying extensive pressure or torque.
A “Strap Wrench” is often used to tighten round pipes where damage to the pipe is not an option.
The Leather Strap wraps around the pipe providing virtual 360 degree contact.
A “Chain Wrench” would provide more positive grip, but is more likely to do damage.
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