# Rethinking rose pruning, self-sufficiency, and ornamental grasses

An episode of [Gardening with the RHS](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/605769651), 26 Feb 2026, 32 min.

Audio: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PIXP5152000825.mp3

This week we join gardener and biologist Benny Hawksbee in his rose beds to find out how one small adjustment to the traditional rose pruning method can create vital habitat for a key aphid predator. RHS Garden Wisley’s Liz Mooney tells us about her journey to self-sufficiency, and horticulturist Rose Holman guides us through how to cut back your ornamental grasses before the new growth comes through. Host: Josie Harris Contributors: Benny Hawksbee, Liz Mooney, Rose Holman Links: Benny’s video on pruning roses RHS guidance on pruning roses Become a member of the RHS Ornamental grasses

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