Wind-rock is the biggest problem your roses will face over winter – it can be deadly, but it's easy to avoid when you know how

Closeup of light pink roses in garden.

Roses are what I’d consider ‘old faithfuls’ in the garden – they’ll stick around for years, even decades, with the right care.

If you’ve just planted a rose for the first time, though, there’s one thing you’ll need to watch out for: wind-rock. In fact, even older, taller varieties are at risk of this common rose problem – and it can damage your plant long-term if you don’t nip it in the bud.