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Gardening: Caring for Roses |
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Written by Lucy Gartner
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Sunday, 25 May 2008 |
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A lot of people would love to consider gardening caring for roses. These flowers are among the most beautiful in the world. The usual problem though is that growing roses may become difficult if you aren't familiar with the right methods to handle them. Here are some basic tips to follow when caring for roses.
by LucyGartner
A lot of people would love to consider gardening caring for roses. These flowers are among the most beautiful in the world. The usual problem though is that growing roses may become difficult if you aren't familiar with the right methods to handle them. Here are some basic tips to follow when caring for roses.
Pre-Planting
First of all, you should know that there are many different kinds of roses. Not all of them will grow well in the area where you live. The first step should therefore be to find out which kinds are best for your area. You can quickly research on this online or you can also ask some of your neighbors who grow roses for recommendations. Once you've settled on a kind you want to grow, you also have to consider the availability of an ideal area for roses. The spot for your roses should be accessible to sunlight, should be spacious and should have clean, rich and dry soil.
Feeding
Roses just can't get enough of plant food. It is thus a must that you know how to properly feed your roses. There are many different tips when it comes to rose food type and quantity. A couple of experts may recommend little serving sizes at constant intervals. To save you from a lot of hassles, you can always buy store prepared rose food.
Hold your horses though when it comes to fertilization. Young roses have to be fertilized only in small amounts. Only adult roses can receive a full cup fertilizer. Some milder forms of fertilizer may be used once a week if you prefer more frequent rose fertilizing. If you are a little busy though, you can settle for the fertilizer type that can be applied only twice a year. Don't fertilizer throughout the year. You should cease fertilizing in the last month of fall.
Watering
It's obvious that gardening caring for roses won't be complete without watering. There are different recommendations but the usual tip is to give one or two inches of water every seven days. Water should be allowed to seep deep into the soil. It is often suggested too that water should not keep the soil and leaves wet for 24 hours. Water retention can be a cause for rose illnesses.
Pruning
You can't have beautiful roses without pruning. If you don't prune, you could end up with a very unruly and wild looking plant. Begin cutting dead and dying stems when the first few buds emerge. When you've taken out all that can't grow, consider trimming other live stems by cutting in a slant.
Chemical Spray
Roses should be sprayed to prevent disease. Some gardeners would prefer to use spray solutions mixed in gardening stores. There are others though who use home made preparations like baking soda solutions. Whatever type of solution you prefer, regular spraying is a great way to stop disease from spreading and killing your plant.
Gardening caring for roses is a very rewarding experience. It is very important though that you remain patient when caring for your roses.
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