Cutting back shrubs keeps precious plants healthy ... eye protection is also advisable. Don’t prune roses or any other thorny shrub without putting on protective equipment.
When can I prune them back to the desired size ... normally occurs during mid-February for bush-type roses, the ground cover and other low-growing shrub types can occur at anytime.
Remove dead, diseased or dying branches, and lightly prune to keep within bounds. Reduce congestion on old plants by removing some of the thick branches to stimulate new growth. Roses include ...