Plant The Perfect Roses

Spring is in the air, the cool breeze and soft ground make it the perfect time to plant your roses. Below are a few tips to make sure your roses grow abundantly and splendidly.

• Before you buy roses check with your local florist or gardening center to identify which type of rose is best suited for the climate you live in.
• Roses need to be exposed to sunlight for approximately 4 to 6 hours every day. Identify an area that is well light in the morning and gets enough sunlight throughout the afternoon. If you live in a hot climate avoid planting the roses in direct sunlight.

• Do not plant your roses near a tree. Not only will the tree block sunlight, often times the roots can become intertwined and stunt the growth of the roses.
• If you are replacing an old rose bush be sure to completely remove the existing soil and replace it with fresh soil. This will ensure a proper PH soil balance.
• When you are ready to plant the roses dig a hole that is approximately 6-7 inches deep. If you live in a colder climate you will need to plant your roses deeper, approximately 8-9 inches deep.
• Before planting the roses soak the roots in water for 5 minutes and cut the root ends that are broken.
• Cover the soil with an organic matter such as manure to enrich the soil and nourish the roots of the roses.
• Plant the roses and cover the base with up to 8 inches of soil. This is to ensure that the roots do not dry out. After a week once the roots have taken grasp you can remove the excess soil.

• The first 3-4 weeks your roses will require constant watering, once every day or two days. After this period you will only need to water your roses once every two weeks.
• After 3 months you should begin fertilization with 4-5 inches of mulch. This will help regulate the moisture and temperature as well as help prevent weeds from forming.