Question: how and when to prune roses?
Answer: Spring: Major pruning should be done in early spring, after the last frost in colder climates, by following the 8 Basic Pruning Steps below. ...  Summer: ...  Fall: ...  Remove all remaining leaves. ...  Start with dead wood. ...  Open up the center of the plant. ...  Remove any thin, weak growth. ...  Prune the remaining canes.