I live in Northern Virginia and am concerned about possible heavy snow damaging two knockout rosebushes this winter. Is it okay to trim them slightly now with a bigger trim at the beginning of spring? I don't want to stimulate new growth now if that's the wrong thing to do.
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It is okay to cut out damaged wood in winter. If you do, be sure to coat any cut with a diameter of 1/2 " or more with a protective paint to keep in water and to keep out disease. They will save their new growth for spring.
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