Stripping leaves off of rose stems

Hi, what is the preferred method of removing leaves from stems during your first pruning of the year? I was taught to pull them down and off, then dispose of them. But someone said they should be individually cut off. Opinions? Thank you!

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Depends, if they are easy to pull off, then do so. But if you feel any resistance then cut the leaves off.

I agree….if you touch them and they fall off…that works….be sure and pick them up if they have black spot or anything else….otherwise…snip them off…I’m sure they’ll be beautiful….

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