Planting Guide For Roses
By JT
The art of planting roses doesn’t have to be a complicated thing to do. When you
have the right knowledge there is no limit to how beautiful a garden or rosebush
that you can create.
In this guide, you will not only have all of the right skills at your
fingertips, but you will get 101 tips that you can use to grow your very own bed
of roses. With this extensive manual at hand, you will never have to buy another
bouquet again. Now you will have all of the beauty and delicious fragrance that
roses can give you with you all the time.
Planting Guide for Roses
Check with your local gardening center or florist for the best type of roses to
grow in you climate. If you are a novice, you should look for disease resistant
types of roses because they require a lot less maintenance.
When planting roses, you want to pick a spot that is well lit in the morning.
You also want an area that is sunlit for at least 6 hours a day. Roses need a
great deal of light if they are to grow properly.
Pick an area that has plenty of well drained soil. Great soil has a PH level
where the amount of acid in the soil is at about 5.5-7.0. You can get a testing
kit for your soil at any garden center.
Organic matter like manure or lime helps to nourish the roots of your roses. You
should soak the roots in water or puddle clay for many minutes, and cut off the
root’s ends that are broken.
The first 3-4 weeks after planting your roses, you should water them often.
Usually this is when the top 2 inches of soil is dry. Roses need a lot of
hydration and food to remain healthy. Four weeks after planting, you should
start soaking the bed every 2 weeks or so. You should do this in the morning for
the best results.
Begin fertilization approximately 3 months after planting. Use 3-6 inches of
mulch to control the moisture, temperature, and to stops weeds from coming up.
Mulch also helps to lock in the vital nutrients your roses need in order to
remain healthy.
Planting in the Spring is the best.
You want to plant your roses in an area that is well circulated with air. Your
roses will not grow in an enclosed or tight area. Dig a hole that is two times
bigger than the amount of space that your roses take up. It makes it easier to
plant them and creates a spaced area for them to grow with freedom. Poor
circulation for your roses can cause fungal diseases. Using a larger hole also
makes it easier for you to pull them up later and pot them if you’d like.
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