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Gardening

Figarosmom

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5. Yes

Reply to Beatlelvr (Original post)

Wed Jan 29, 2025, 04:54 PM

Jan 29

Last edited Wed Jan 29, 2025, 05:57 PM - Edit history (1)

45 degree is so water doesn't accumulate and cause infection. 45degrees water runs off.

Mr. LINCOLN is a beautiful red rose with a wonderful scent. And he's very fussy. Redo him at least he's worth babying.

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Pruning roses [View all] Beatlelvr Jan 29 OP

Our Extension Master Gardner taught that a 45 helps prevent too much water getting into stem & rotting it Attilatheblond Jan 29 #1

I was taught to rub some wood glue on the cuts to help seal them and prevent disease Shambala Jan 29 #3

Never heard of that, but it sorta makes sense Attilatheblond Jan 29 #7

What type of roses? How severe the pruning? unc70 Jan 29 #2

A Mr. Lincoln, double delight, a ketchup and mustard Beatlelvr Jan 29 #4

Have generally followed guidance from Witherspoon unc70 Jan 29 #6

Yes Figarosmom Jan 29 #5