Visually, my roses look like they are sleeping. But I know from researching them, they are busily forming wee little roots beneath the snow and frost line.
There are some who say that March is a good time to prune roses. I say not.
There are good reasons for pruning and they have to do with more than shape and size. What you cannot tell yet, is that some of the older canes (or branches) may need to be cut back to near the ground. But you cannot tell if they are until the 'sap' begins to rise up into the stems. You can then tell by colour. Darker green or brown indicates they are older. That gorgeous spring light green, is usually a sign of a newer cane.
If you are not sure when to prune your roses, wait until the Forsythia (x intermedia) is in bloom. For some reason, Nature has decided this is the best time. More later - but keep those secateurs in your pocket for now.
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