Roses Can Be Easy
Roses can be one of the simplest of plants and provide the most beauty to a garden. There is a full collection of roses to decide upon. You only need to remember three things to achieve successful rose bush caring. They are the type or variety you select, how much and how often to feed and water, and last but not the least is pruning. I would suggest getting a guide such as The Ultimate Book of Roses. It has beautiful pictures on the different rose varieties and how to care for them.
Rose selection should be your first concern. For successfull rose bush gardening choose one that will thrive in your location. Some types can be problematic due to their tendancy towards disease and fungus. But there are several types that are generally quite hardy and need very little rose bush care. If you are just staking out a rose garden make sure they are well spaced for maximum growth potential. Pick an area for them where they will recieve at least 5 hours of sun a day.
The most important thing for rose bush care is watering and feeding your roses. An early morning soaking at the root base is the best prescription for ultimate bloom potential. If it is a newly planted rose bush it should be well soaked everyday for at least the first couple of weeks. After two weeks watering once a week is fine unless you live in a very hot climate. For best results, you should mulch around each bush with bark or compost to keep the soil moistened.
Feeding or fertilizing should be done about once a month particularly in the Spring, Summer and Fall. Feed the roses with rose food fertilizer that should contain a mix of fish emulsion and manure. It is adamant to stop fertilizing your roses during the winter months.
For the best rose bush care proper pruning is vital. You only need to trim them when it is necessary such as when there are dead flowers or branches. Cut the dead flowers down to the third or fourth branch or node (the small reddish lines). Prune back your plants in January or February to promote maximum spring growth.
For more detailed information The Ultimate Book of Roses guide will definitely answer all your questions.
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