Roses are exquisitely beautiful, as you know. They come
in many sizes and colors. Helping roses flourish is not as
difficult as you may think. They have been around for
thousands of years. New
roses come from good plant stock. This fact helps the
modern day grower cope with some problems roses do have.
Good healthy plants this is a must. Inspect your roses prior to purchasing and make sure there are no bugs, dead or diseased limbs, and no fungus.
Correct placement roses need to have full sunlight and soil that drains well. This is probably where many people unknowingly make their mistake; they plant the roses in partial or full shade.
Pruning every spring and late fall your should prune the dead or dying limbs and if you wish to have constant blooms throughout the spring and summer, prune off the dead or dying blooms.
Preparing for winter make sure and pile the soil or mulch up around the base of the rose bush. It isnt freezing weather that kills a rose bush, it is the temperature fluctuation between warm and cold that will cause the roots to break and thus kills your plant.
Pest control check for aphids, leaf cutter bees, Japanese beetles and spider mites. Use an effective yet safe pesticide designed to rid your roses of these little critters.
Fertilization every spring, use a good application of fertilizer will go a long way to insuring a healthy plant and beautiful blooms.
Watering depending upon the soil content, it usually best to give your roses a good soaking once a week. If your soil is very sandy, you should consider watering tow or three times a week. Make sure your roses have proper drainage as water pooling ans staying in place for too long will cause rot.
By following these few rules will help you to have a beautiful and long living rose garden. Just remember that roses are not difficult and it can be extremely rewarding emotionally to have a gorgeous and healthy rose garden. You wont believe the number of compliments you will receive and copy-cats you will discover.
