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Growing Roses
How to Grow Roses
By Ken Austin
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So you want to grow roses? They are a beautiful choice for your garden
and not nearly as difficult to grow as you might think.
- Choose a rose that is easy to grow. Some choices might be ‘Sunsprite’,
‘Baby Love’, ‘The Fairy’, ‘Iceberg’, or ‘Flower Carpet’. Also check to see
which roses do well in your climate. When choosing a rose think about the
colors and fragrance that appeals to you.
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- Understand the soil type and provide good drainage. Use organic matter to
make your soil better for the roses. Plant your roses correctly and in the
best place in your garden for the rose’s success.
- Know how often to water and how much water to give the roses. Too much
water is not good so develop a watering schedule and stick to it.
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- Understand how the different types of water systems work. You can choose
from sprinklers, an underground watering system or a drip irrigation system.
It is usually good to keep the water off the leaves if you live in an area
where rose diseases are a problem.
- Mulching keeps the water in and the weeds away. Mulching is a very good
idea when growing roses. Mulch in the early spring when you remove the
protective coverings from winter. If you live in a warmer climate spread the
mulch just before the roses start to leaf out.
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- Learn the kinds of nutrients your roses need and follow a specific
fertilizing program. When growing roses it is important to test the pH of your
soil. If the pH is right the roots can interact with the enzymes and bacteria
in the soil and do well with the natural nutrients and the ones you add. The
pH can be between 5.6 and 7.2 however 6 to 6.5 is best. By testing the soil
you will know which nutrients to add.
- Learn how to prune your roses. Pruning keeps the roses healthy and looking
good.
- Prevent pest and disease problems before they happen. Learn how to control
pests and choose safe pest control products.
Growing roses is a delightful hobby and not nearly as complicated as you
might have heard.
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