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I live in North Carolina. When is the best time to prune roses?
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Most rose varieties benefit from an early-spring pruning when no more heavy freezes are expected. Remove winter-killed wood and weak, diseased, or crossing wood. Cut back strong, vigorous canes only as far back as necessary. —Gardening experts George and Becky Lohmiller, Hancock, New Hampshire