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Minnesota Gardening
idafrances

flower beds/roses questions

idafrances
15 years ago

I really SHOULD know this, but I'll chalk the question up to being a semi-newbie. When should I take the leaves off of the flower beds?

Also, I'm new to rose growing; do I need to cut my rose bushes/climbing roses back at all? I just bought them last year.

Thanks for your help!

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