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Re: Hi!

T Magnuson wrote:
> 
> Anyway, I have three rose bushes in containers on my deck (half barrel
> size) and was wondering what I need to do with them over the winter.
> Living is Dallas might make the process of wintering the roses a bit
> tricky, and this is my first year with them.  We had our first freeze a few
> nights ago, but the days are still up in the 50's.
> 
> Do I need to cut them back?  Do I need to cover them?  Do I need to mulch
> around the base of the plants?  Do I need to move them to the garage?
> 
> Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
> 

I'd mulch to the top of the barrels, and push them together with some
sort of insulation around the outside - bags of mulch or potting soil
for next year work really well.

I wouldn't cut them back - might stimulate new growth in your next warm
spell.  And your garage may not stay cold enough to keep them dormant
during warm periods.

Keeping them well watered during cold spells will also help insulate the
roots.

Just a couple of thoughts from south of you.....
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