A Simple Guide to Success With Rose Gardening

Contrary to popular belief Rose gardens are not that difficult to care for and maintain. Although many people seem to think that rose gardening is something for only the very experienced gardener.

The reality is that roses tend to be one of the easier plant species to grow and care for. This is due in large part to the excellent plant stock that growers are now offering for sale. When you couple that with the superb plant food and pest control products then you can begin to understand why growing and caring for roses is actually not only quite easy but it can also be a lot of fun.

There is nothing quite like walking through a garden brimming with roses. You only have to look at their shape and form to realise that their beauty is literally unsurpassed. Then you consider their fragrance and the vast variety of sizes and colors and you can appreciate why they are so very popular.

When it comes to setting up and maintaining your roses there are a few simple steps for you to follow which will enable you to offer year round care.

Good healthy plants this is an absolute must. Make sure that you inspect your roses prior to purchasing and also make sure there are no bugs, dead or diseased limbs, and no fungus.

Correct placement in order to really flourish roses need to have full sunlight and soil that drains well. This is probably where many people unknowingly make their mistake; they plant the roses in partial or full shade.

Pruning every spring and late fall your should prune the dead or dying limbs and if you wish to have constant blooms throughout the spring and summer, prune off the dead or dying blooms.

Preparing for winter make sure and pile the soil or mulch up around the base of the rose bush. It isnt freezing weather that kills a rose bush, it is the temperature fluctuation between warm and cold that will cause the roots to break and thus kills your plant.

Pest control check for aphids, leaf cutter bees, Japanese beetles and spider mites. Use an effective yet safe pesticide designed to rid your roses of these little critters.

Fertilization every spring, use a good application of fertilizer will go a long way to insuring a healthy plant and beautiful blooms.

Watering depending upon the soil content, it usually best to give your roses a good soaking once a week. If your soil is very sandy, you should consider watering tow or three times a week. Make sure your roses have proper drainage as water pooling ans staying in place for too long will cause rot.

Following these few simple guidelines will help you to have a beautiful and long living rose garden. Just remember that roses are not difficult to grow or maintain and it can be extremely rewarding emotionally to have a gorgeous and healthy rose garden. You wont believe the number of compliments you will receive from neighbors and friends and the copy-cats you will discover.

Paul Duxbury is Mr Greenfingers! He writes extensively on Gardening and Landscaping at Gardening and Landscaping Ideas and has recently released Introduction to Rose Gardening

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