How to prune rose bushes

Every spring, I love to prune the roses. In our Provo house, Kevin kind of worried for the health and safety of the bushes, as it was much easier to find them before I'd pruned them. But they were healthier... I swear!

Here is the best way to prune roses:

Day 1:

First, ask permission if it is not your house or not your rose bushes.

Gather all needed supplies. If you can't find them, you can start with what you have. For example--and this is just out of the blue--if you can't find any leather gardening or work gloves, you could just get started without them.

After a few snips, snag your finger really bad on a thorn. Stupid bush! You'll be the next branch to go!

Continue snipping, but realize you are actually dripping blood.

Put away your stupid supplies, go inside and get a band-aid.

Hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.

After Day 1:

There, that was productive!

On to day 2.

Gather needed supplies again. This time, ask where the leather gloves are, readjust your band-aid, and get started... again.

Before (Day 2):

After:

There! And that is how you prune roses.

Any questions?