Start training new fruit trees after planting so they can support heavy loads of fruit in the future. You want limbs growing at right angles to the trunk, not upward as is the natural tendency for most trees. If the branches are still pliable, pull the limb downward until you feel resistance. Hold it in this position to measure the distance between the limb and trunk. Leave the spreader in place for the summer.
Dry winds wither new cane growth starting from the plant's crown.
Mulch the crown to prevent the withering. Feed roses a balanced fertilizer every four to six weeks. If leaves turn yellow, fertilize with chelated iron. For larger hybrid tea roses, remove side buds as they emerge. For more uniform florabunda roses, remove the center blossoms.