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Many people can be intimidated by trying to grow roses. People quite often fear that grwoing roses will require a great deal of time, and absolutely perfect growing conditions. And, while it’s true that roses do have some specific requirements, those requirements are not at all difficult to overcome. Of course you can always read books or even take classes, but in reality the very best way to learn how to grow roses, is like most things in life, you have a go at it and try it out!
However, before you head off to the local garden center to buy your roses, you should understand that roses grow best under certain conditions and learn them. Deciding where the best place is for your rose bushes will be key if you want to learn rose gardening. A rose needs sunlight and quite a lot of it too, about six hours a day at least if it is going thrive. And, interestingly, the rose also prefers not to have much of that sunlight in the afternoon. The reason? The sun is obviously at its hottest then. Therefore, try to find a spot in your garden that gets plenty of morning and early afternoon sun and chances are you’ve just discovered the optimum position for your rose garden.
To learn rose gardening, you must also ensure that your roses have good soil. You should therefore add compost and peat moss. The pH value of the soil should ideally be between 6.5 and 6.8. Go ahead and prepare your rose garden and change the soil to get the right balance.
So, what's the next step you will have to take in your quest to learn rose gardening? Well, it's always a good idea to have the knowledge to allow you to be able to pick a good rose plant. Why not take a little time to consider the real purpose of your rose garden. Do you want to cut the flowers? Or, are you perhaps more concerned about bringing some vibrant color into your garden? Understanding your main goal of your rose garden is essential to picking the correct plants.
Next, you need to be able to spot a healthy rose plant. So closely examine the leaves, both on the bottom as well as the top. Carefully look for signs of black spots, rust and powdery mildew. Just as the name suggest, black spots looks just as like that, black spots. Rust is like a brown spotting on the leaves and don't forget to chack the bottom of the leaves as it usually appears there. The powdery mildew is, again exactly as it sounds, a white powdery substance on the leaves. So should you spot any one of these problems, stop and don’t buy the plant! Also be aware that roses are also very susceptible to aphids. They are tiny white bugs that can attach themselves to either the top or bottom of the leaves. Don't forget to check for these little pests too!
Ok, you’re now the proud owner of some healthy roses and are ready to take them home to plant. Remove them from the container. Now examine the roots. You need to cut back any that may be damaged. The hole you dig needs to be wide enough to give the roots plenty of room. Make a cone in the bottom of the hole that will allow you to spread the roots over and around the cone. Now place your rose plant in the middle of the hole and fill it until the knot just below the plant shoots is covered with about an inch of soil. Pack the dirt down and don't forget to then water thoroughly.
After the good watering, build up a little mound of soil around the plant. Always be sure to carefully read the spacing requirements on any rose bushes you plant as one of the keys to growing roses is to correctly space them far enough apart to enable air to circulate between them.
In just a few short minutes, you have learnt many of the tops tips necessary to succeed at rose gardening. Now, go on, extend your knowledge and education and put these tips into practice! Also don't forget to check out our Online Guides, especially the one on Roses.
Enjoy your gardening!
Rik
