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How To Grow Roses

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My first advice is to start small.

Select one or two roses that are very easy to grow, such as the 'Bonica' rose. It's a fool proof rose to start with because it grows well in hot or cold climates and is very disease resistant.

'Bonica' rose, an easy to grow rose for beginners

Having said that, however,it is true that roses have certain requirements in order to thrive and produce lots of those fragrant beautiful flowers that you are looking forward to.

They need lots of sunshine, good drainage, nutrients and water. These needs are easily satisfied by planting them in a sunny spot in your garden with good drainage. If drainage is a problem in your garden, simply make a raised bed about a foot high and fill it with good quality garden soil.

Amend the soil by incorporating plenty of organic composted aged manure and organic matter.This is important as very few plants grow well in poor soil, especially roses. You will never be successful growing roses, or anything else for that matter, unless you provide fertile soil.

Roses also need a steady supply of nutrients, so feed them several times during the growing season with an organic rose fertilizer, such as fish emulsion.

Here is an excellent article on Soil Improvement that will really help your roses get off to a good start.

How To Improve Your Garden Soil The Best Way

Keep your roses mulched by top dressing them with 2-3 inch layer of a good quality mulch, such as finely shredded bark, readily available at the garden centers.

Newly planted roses need to be deep watered daily until established. Then deep water once or twice a week, about 4-5 gallons per plant. Apply the water directly to the base of the plant and avoid over head watering.

The best way to learn rose gardening is by actually doing it. Follow the basics guidelines and select roses that fit your climate and you'll be fine; and remember to have fun and enjoy your roses.

Growing Roses For Beginners, Basics Of Growing Roses

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