Roses Can Be Easy
Roses are surprisingly easy plants to grow and ones that will supply your home with beautiful vases full of colorfull blooms. There is also an incredible diversity in the types of roses that can be planted and enjoyed. There are three main things to keep in mind when it comes to proper rose bush care. Those would be rose selection, feeding and watering, and thirdly, when and how to prune. I would suggest getting a guide such as The Ultimate Book of Roses. It will list names of various roses and which ones are the hardiest with great photos.
The type of rose bush you select is of utmost importance. You want to choose a rose bush that will do well in your climate zone and in your yard in particular. Some types can be problematic due to their tendancy towards disease and fungus. You may want to look into the hardier roses for best results. Plant the rose bushes about 3 to 4 feet apart to allow enough room for them to flourish. They will require at least 5 hours of sunshine so plant them in an area you know will accommodate that need.
A main consideration is watering and feeding for taking care of roses. It is recommended that one saturate the root in the morning being careful not to shower the plant or blooms. If it is a newly planted rose bush it should be well soaked everyday for at least the first couple of weeks. After that a good soaking once a week should be sufficient unless the weather is extremely hot and dry. Mulch, bark or straw can be placed around the roses bushes to keep the soil moist and discourage weed growth.
Once Spring arrives feed and fertilize and then repeat once a month after that until Fall. Find a good rose food at your local nursery with which to feed your roses. It is adamant to stop fertilizing your roses during the winter months.
When it comes to rose bush care pruning is probably one of the most misunderstood techniques. Only prune when their is a dead or dying branch or flower. Trim the dead flowers or flowers you want to put in a vase leavng two to three inches that include three nodes. In January or February they should be cut down to two feet to encourage fresh lush growth in the spring.
Again, the Ultimate Book of Roses has delightful descriptions with beautiful photographs of the different rose varieties as well as much more information.
Ian White – Australian Bush Flower Essences – Conversations With Robyn -
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