Roses are gorgeous garden plants which come in various varieties such as shrubs, climbing and hybrid teas.
In the UK, they typically bloom from late spring to early autumn, with some only blooming once and others flowering continuously.
Modern roses are hardy, versatile plants which can thrive on neglect, making them super easy to take care of.
They go dormant in the winter months and can tolerate the cold weather, but there are some things owners can do to prepare them for frost and winter weather.
This included not fertilising or deadheading a few weeks before the first frost.
The first frost is dependent on location, but it often occurs within the first 10 days of November for many inland areas.
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) recommended making sure roses receive enough sunlight and making sure the soil is moist but not waterlogged.
Mulch can be applied around the base of the plants to insulate the roots, protecting them from frost.
GardeningKnowHow recommended paying extra attention to some varieties such as climbing, tea and hybrids, covering them when necessary.
They said: “Climbing roses need particular care during the winter since they bloom on old growth.
“One way to protect them is to untie the canes from the fence or trellis it’s growing on and retie them to a pole that has been pushed into the soil near the roses’ crown.
“Wrap burlap around the canes and stuff it full of straw or dry leaves. Finish by mounding soil around the base of the plant.”
According to the pros, taking care of roses throughout the winter will help them to produce “big blooms” next spring.
For roses planted in particularly windy or exposed areas, it is recommended to prune them by a third of their size in October.
This helps to prevent wind rock which is when the rose becomes loose at the base due to wind exposure.
When the extreme cold weather passed, David Austin Roses advised gardeners to give them a prune.
Ideally, this should be completed in January or February, but if you haven’t done so by March, they will still benefit from being trimmed then too.
