Question: Is it too late to plant roses?  Should I not cut back my Brown Eyed Susans to leave the seeds for the birds? Answer: Jonathan Foster, Community Education Assistant We recommend planting roses early in the year rather than late in order to give them ideal conditions to root in–there are some varieties that read more Is it too late to plant roses? Should I not cut back my Brown Eyed Susans to leave the seeds for the birds?