GROWING ROSES

Home » Home and Family » Gardening Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Search Ken Austin Platinum Quality Author Platinum Author | 79 Articles Joined: January 31, 2005 Barbados The Basics of Growing Roses By Ken Austin | Submitted On February 14, 2005 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article So you want to grow roses? They are a beautiful choice for your garden and not nearly as difficult to grow as you might think. Choose a rose that is easy to grow. Some choices might be ~Sunsprite", ~Baby Love", ~The Fairy", ~Iceberg", or ~Flower Carpet". Also check to see which roses do well in your climate. When choosing a rose think about the colors and fragrance that appeals to you. Understand the soil type and provide good drainage. Use organic matter to make your soil better for the roses. Plant your roses correctly and in the best place in your garden for the roses' success. Know how often to water and how much water to give the roses. Too much water is not good so develop a watering schedule and stick to it. Understand how the different types of water systems work. You can choose from sprinklers, an underground watering system or a drip irrigation system. It is usually good to keep the water off the leaves if you live in an area where rose diseases are a problem. Mulching keeps the water in and the weeds away. Mulching is a very good idea when growing roses. Mulch in the early spring when you remove the protective coverings from winter. If you live in a warmer climate spread the mulch just before the roses start to leaf out. Learn the kinds of nutrients your roses need and follow a specific fertilizing program. When growing roses it is important to test the pH of your soil. If the pH is right the roots can interact with the enzymes and bacteria in the soil and do well with the natural nutrients and the ones you add. The pH can be between 5.6 and 7.2 however 6 to 6.5 is best. By testing the soil you will know which nutrients to add. Learn how to prune your roses. Pruning keeps the roses healthy and looking good. Prevent pest and disease problems before they happen. Learn how to control pests and choose safe pest control products. Growing roses is a delightful hobby and not nearly as complicated as you might have heard. Ken Austin is the webmaster at two sites related to Roses and Rose Gardening [http://www.1stinroses.com] and Gardening Tips and Tools [http://www.kgcgardening.com]. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Ken_Austin/19157 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face1 Sad Face0 Viewed 829 times Word count: 362 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Home and Family: Gardening Ken Austin Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. Gardening Article Feed Gardening Article Feed Find More Articles Search Similar Articles Tips For Growing Roses You Can Learn 3 Easy Tips for Growing Rose Bushes How to Grow Roses - 5 Tips to Grow Healthy Roses Roses - Tips to Keep Roses Healthy and Beautiful How to Grow Roses Quick Tips to Grow Roses Growing Mint - How to Grow Mint Organic Gardening - Basic Tips on Growing Roses Hot Rose Gardening Ideas - Tips and Tricks To Growing A Better Rose Garden Caring For Roses - Tips on How to Best Care For Roses Recent Articles With Spring Upon Us, Time To Make Garden and Landscaping Plans 4 Small Shade Trees That Are Perfect for Any Yard Gardening - The Hardest Vegetables to Grow Herbicides to Use Against Invading Water Chestnuts When Is the Right Time to Start Getting Rid of Lily Pads? What Is Sustainability for Preppers? Children Love to Garden Plant and Prune Between Rainy Days in February in Southern California How to Hire the Best Gardeners Plant Fertilizers: Importance of Micronutrients EzineArticles.com About Us FAQ Contact Us Member Benefits Privacy Policy Shop Site Map Blog Training Video Library Advertising Affiliates Cartoons Authors Submit Articles Members Login Premium Membership Expert Authors Endorsements Editorial Guidelines Terms of Service Publishers Terms Of Service Ezines / Email Alerts Manage Subscriptions EzineArticles RSS © 2017 EzineArticles All Rights Reserved Worldwide