Pruning roses for the first time can seem daunting ... Even roses that have been "rough pruned" using hedge trimmers instead of secateurs will still produce "an abundance of blooms" and grow ...

DON'T MISS: Warning to anyone with tree stump in garden - 'Don't touch it' Even roses subjected to "rough pruning" with hedge trimmers instead of secateurs will still yield "an abundance of blooms ...

When is the best time of year to prune ... hedge does need to be carefully trimmed every year to keep it in good shape. This is best done in mid-August, using a sharp shears or hedge trimmers ...