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Cutting Knockout Roses to Ground in Fall: Fatal in New Jersey

Contractor Request vs. Plant Survival

Fence installer wants Knockouts cut to ground in late October (NJ). Owner usually prunes to recommended height in spring.

Consequence

Hard fall pruning forces tender new growth that a cold snap will kill.
Could lose entire plant.

Compromise

Shear back only the side touching the fence line.
Suggest chainsaw chaps for crew working in roses.

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