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Rose Bush Care & Feeding Your Roses
Roses are really one of the simplest flowers to grow and will make your yard the envy of the neighborhood. There is a full collection of roses to decide upon. You only need to remember three things to achieve rose bush care. First, is rose bush choice, second, is how much water and fertilizer, and finally, apprpriate pruning. Purchasing a good book like the Ultimate Book of Roses is nice to have at your fingertips for quick referencing. It will list names of various roses and which ones are the hardiest with great photos.
It is vital that you choose the right rose variety. You want to choose a rose bush that will do well in your climate zone and in your yard in particular. Disease and fungus can plague some roses so it is best to steer clear of those varieties. On the other hand their are certain roses that can withstand a bit of abuse so to speak. If you are just staking out a rose garden make sure they are well spaced for maximum growth potential. They will require at least 5 hours of sunshine so plant them in an area you know will accommodate that need.
The most important thing for taking care of roses is watering and feeding your roses. It is recommended that one saturate the root in the morning being careful not to shower the plant or blooms. When a rose bush has just been planted it is advisable to water it everyday for the first two weeks. After two weeks watering once a week is fine unless you live in a very hot climate. For best results, you should mulch around each bush with bark or compost to keep the soil moistened.
Once Spring arrives feed and fertilize and then repeat once a month after that until Fall. Roses should receive rose food that has a blend of manure and fish emulsion. For best results, do NOT fertilize during the winter.
When it comes to rose bush care pruning is probably one of the most misunderstood techniques. You only need to trim them when it is necessary such as when there are dead flowers or branches. To boost growth and blooms, count up from the branch three nodes (the small reddish growth lines) and cut there. In January or February they should be cut down to two feet to encourage fresh lush growth in the spring.
For more detailed information The Ultimate Book of Roses will definitely answer all your questions.
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