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Art of Caring for Roses
from: Rob CliftonIt seems that most of the predominate rose gardening literature
makes it appear that growing roses is a difficult and time
consuming task. It can be, if you want it to be, but is does not
have to be.
Imagine growing a lovely rose bush in your yard. In the middle
of summer it is in full bloom with dozens of rose flowers. What
a lovely site and smell. Cut a rose flower or two off and place
them in a vase in your home. Soon your home will be filled with
the aromatic sent of your roses.
You can obtain this dream. With the right information, some
time, and effort you can cultivate a lovely rose bush in your
flower garden.
While care of roses will require some research and effort on the
part of the gardener, the steps involved in the process of rose
care are not generally as difficult as it seems. The key is in
seeking for good information to equip yourself about proper rose
care before you bring home your rose sapling from the nursery.
The basics of watering a rose bush
Roses do not put up with over watering neither do they tolerate
overly dry soil conditions. How much water is the right amount
of water for a rose bush?
How dry is too dry? A simple test is to gently dig with your
finger into to soil near to the rose bush. If the first inch or
two is dry and then you reach moist soil, the rose bush has
enough water. If the soil is dryer any further than that, the
soil is getting too dry and needs to be watered before the rose
bush begins to get stressed.
How to water the rose bush? The simplest method is with a garden
hose. However, caution must be advised. Do not use a hard stream
of water when watering the rose bush as this will led to soil
erosion and will compact the soil around the base of the plant.
A better way to water is to use a sprinkler. When watering,
water thoroughly enough to soak the top two inches without
causing excessive runoff.
Also, keep in mind when watering your roses that the foliage of
these plants should not remain wet. This suggests that when
caring for your roses, watering should take place in the morning
or early afternoon hours, so that your plant has time to dry
sufficiently before nightfall. A plant that has wet foliage too
often will become vulnerable to diseases like black spot.
Another method of watering that works well in the care of your
roses is a drip irrigation system. Mulching is a good way to
keep the root area moist around the rose bush.
Fertilizing Your Roses
Roses like any other plant need to be feed on a regular basis to
insure a healthy, thriving, flowering plant. A significant part
of care for roses is selecting and using the right fertilizer.
There are many different fertilizers available at the local
gardening supply store. Which fertilizer should you use for your
roses?
Fertilizers can be broken down into two distinct types organic
and inorganic. Both types can be used on your roses. When
selecting an inorganic fertilizer, select one that contains a
high amount of phosphorous. Stay away from the inorganic weed
and feed fertilizer as it contains herbicides that are
detrimental to your rose bush. There are a variety of organic
fertilizers that you can use on your rose bush such as manure,
fish fertilizer, bone meal or blood meal.
Roses also require lime in the soil. Check the soil's
composition to determine if it requires a lime supplement. If
so, add a lime supplement to the soil once a year.
Apply the fertilizer after the danger of frost has past. Then
reapply the fertilizer every six weeks during the blooming
season.
Cultivating a lovely rose bush is not as mysterious as it seems.
With some basic knowledge and effort you to can turn your rose
bush into a pride a joy for many years to come.
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