The Garden Place Spring/Summer 2010

ROSES
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Roses are versatile and carefree plant and fertilize
beauties that can be enjoyed year Check and prune the tops,
after year. With a little preparation, leaving 8 to 12 inches
you can create a rose garden. and remove any
Follow these tips. dead or damaged
wood. Prune in
select a site springtime, too,
Roses need space to thrive. Choose when new buds
a well-drained location with 6 swell, so only a few
to 8 hours of sun daily, good air branches remain.
circulation and winter protection.
Feed the roses monthly with an
Plants should be spaced properly. organic fertilizer or general-purpose
For instance, hybrid tea roses require rose food.
3 to 5 feet between plants while caring for roses
shrub roses require 4 to 8 feet. mulch and water
in summer
After ﬁ rst feeding, apply a 3- to 6-in.
prepare the soil layer of mulch to retain moisture, Don’t let summer’s heat take
Soil pH should range from 5.5 to moderate soil temperature, prevent a toll on the roses. Take these
7.0. Prepare the site for planting by weeds and enrich the soil. Mound steps:
removing soil from the planting area more mulch around the plant’s base • Water weekly and remove
and replacing it with organic matter. for added winter protection. spent blooms.
• Apply a fungicide to kill
Certain soil types may require lime. New roses must be watered mildew. If temperatures are
Consult your local Home & Garden frequently during the ﬁ rst three to above 85 degrees, reduce the
Showplace for more information four weeks. After that, water the amount by a fourth to avoid
about properly preparing soil for roses every seven to 10 days, always foliage burn.
roses. Click here to determine the in the morning, since night watering • Use a well-balanced rose food.
amount of lime you’ll need using our creates moist conditions ripe for • Air circulation and dry nights
lime calculator. disease. help.
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