Proper winter care ensures your roses stay healthy and bloom beautifully in spring. The key is to protect them from frost, strong winds, and extreme cold while allowing them to go dormant naturally.

Experts have shared a piece of crucial advice to those who are growing roses in their gardens. 

According to gardening experts from GardenersWorld.com, one should sprinkle slow-release fertiliser around the base of roses and other flowering shrubs.

Slow-release fertiliser should be applied around the base of roses and other flowering shrubs to provide consistent nutrients over time. 

Spread the granules evenly, keeping them a few inches away from the stem to prevent root burn. 

Water thoroughly after application to help the nutrients seep into the soil. 

Repeat as needed, following the fertiliser’s instructions for optimal growth and blooming.

Winter may seem like a quiet time in the garden, but January and February are perfect months for planning, maintenance, and early planting in some regions.

The Royal Horticultural Society also offers specific guidance on pruning techniques for optimal rose care.

"Cut to an outward-facing bud to encourage an open-centred shape," advised the RHS website.

For roses that tend to spread, the RHS recommends pruning some stems to inward-facing buds to promote more upright growth.