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How To Plant and Grow Better Roses

How To Plant and Grow Better Roses

If you are planning to grow your own rose garden, then there are certain points you should keep in mind. These points will erase any doubt you may have, raised by the many misconceptions there are about rose care. Growing roses is actually fairly simple, provided you simply pay attention to your rose garden.

To begin your rose garden, you need to have good soil, proper drainage, and proper exposure of sun. The planting methods are the same, whether you are planting bare root roses, pre packaged roses or container grown roses. Make sure that there are not too many dead leaves or thin and decayed shoots on the rose plants. These should to be trimmed if you do find any. If the rose plants have any damaged or unusually long roots, they should also to be trimmed. Bare root roses must be soaked in water for a period of 10 to 12 hours so that the moisture content in the roots is restored before planting. Also, water the soil well before planting your rose bush. Dig your hole at least 2 times as wide and 2 times as deep as the root ball or container. Mix in some compost or mulch with the soil to help retain moisture and provide additional nutrients for you roses.

The first thing to consider when starting your rose garden is to decide the type of rose and the colors that your would like in your garden. There are many different kinds of roses in a rainbow of colors available at the nursery. These include the bare root roses, container grown roses and pre-packaged roses. Bare root roses can usually be found in late winter through early spring. These roses are meant for planting soon after the likelihood of frosts have past, and the ground becomes warm and workable. Pre-packaged roses are sold in a box and have bare roots packed with saw dust to maintain the moisture. Container grown roses are normally available from spring through mid-summer, and are usually either budding or already in bloom.

To produce all of that wonderful color, Roses require more fertilizer than most plants. You should start using fertilizing in early spring and continue until 4-6 weeks before the end of the growing season. Follow the direction on the fertilizer package, and be careful not to over-fertilize. Also, be sure to water your roses thoroughly after each application of fertilizer. I like to use rose fertilizer spikes, as they make the job easy and feed my roses continuously for up to 3 months. Roses also love water, and should be given a good soaking at least 2 times per week (more during extremely hot weather).

To keep your roses healthy, and producing the biggest and brightest blossoms, you’ll need to prune your roses regularly. During the growing season, you should only need to dead-head (cut-back the spent blossoms) and trim any damaged canes. At the end of the growing season you’ll need to prune according to your hardiness zone, to protect you roses for the winter. For specific guidance, visit your local nursery or find websites about rose gardening on the Internet.

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Steve Knapp is author of this article on Rose Bushes. Find more information about Rose Gardening here.

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