Roses are a great way to bring some color to your garden. But how do you make sure these delicate flowers grow healthy and beautiful? Here are things to know about gardening with rose bushes.
1.Plant just before spring time. Try to plant around March and April.
2.Keep your roses in a damp, cold place before you plant it, like a basement.
3.Make sure you have good drainage when you plant them.
4.Roses need at least 6 hours of sunlight a day, so plant them where they have plenty of access to the sun.
5.Soak your rosebush in water for 24 hours before planting.
6.Your soil should be acidic:pH levels should range between 5.8-6.3.
7.Water daily on the first week. After that, go to every three days.
8.Mulch! Mulch spreads good, natural nutrients to your soil. Just be sure to leave some space around the roses to prevent rotting.
9.Build a basin of dirt around the rose bush during the first few days when planting to help the roses retain water.
10.Add fertilizer to the soil every 2-3 months.
Keep these things in mind and you are on your way to having a winning rose garden.
For an extra boost, use Great Big Plants as your fertilizer to treat both the soil and your rose bush.
02 Jan 2007 The Organic Gardener
