Question
When is the best time to prune your roses?  Mine have dead sections in them.  Can I prune them away?

Answer
Hi Bonnie-
Check the historical weather data for your area.  After the last recorded frost for your area - then go ahead and prune your roses.  If you find dead sections in your roses - no matter what time of the year - please prune them out.  They can weaken the rose bush and or spread disease (or if it is die-back that could spread to the rest of the bush).  Pruning out the dead section will strengthen your rose bush and keep it healthy.
Good luck-

Carlene