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10 Tips for Successful Rose Planting

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Planting roses is not actually complicated, as long as you have some good advice and tips to start with…

1. Check with your local gardening center or florist for the best type of roses to grow in you climate. If you are a
novice, you should look fo? disease resistant types of roses because they require a lot less maintenance.

2. When planting roses, you want to pick a spot that is well lit in the morning. You also want an area that is sunlit
for at least 6 hours a day. Roses need a great deal of light if they are to grow properly. If you live in a really hot
climate though, you will probably get the best results by not planting your roses in direct sunlight.

3. Pick an area that has plenty of well drained soil. Great soil has a PH level where the amount of acid in the soil
is at about 5.5-7.0. You can get a testing kit for your soil at any garden center.

4. Organic matter like manure or lime helps to nourish the roots of your roses. You should soak the roots in water or
puddle clay for many minutes, and cut off any roots ends that are broken.

5. The first 3-4 weeks after planting your roses, you should water them often. Usually this is when the top 2 inches
of soil is dry. Roses need a lot of hydration and food to remain healthy.

6. Four weeks after planting, you should start soaking the bed every 2 weeks or so. You should do this in the morning
for the best results.

7. Begin fertilization approximately 3 months after planting. Use 3-6 inches of mulch to control the moisture,
temperature, and to stops weeds from coming up. Mulch also helps to lock in the vital nutrients your roses need in
order to remain healthy.

8. Planting in the Spring is the best.

9. You want to plant your roses in an area that is well circulated with air. Your roses will not grow in an enclosed
or tight area.

10. Dig a hole that is two times bigger than the amount of space that your roses take up. It makes it easier to plant
them and creates a spaced area for them to grow with freedom. Poor circulation for your roses can cause fungal
diseases. Using a larger hole also makes it easier for you to pull them up later and pot them if you would like.

Originally posted 2009-04-12 08:53:21. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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