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Successful Rose Gardening
from: Kyle BesserMany people are apprehensive about rose gardening because they believe roses are difficult to grow and require a lot of maintenance. If you follow four simple rules, rose gardening is really not that hard. These are the four most important rules for successful rose gardening.
1. Prepare good soil. Roses will grow beautifully if planted in the right soil. They need good drainage, so be sure to add peat moss and compost. Soil for rose gardening also requires a pH level of between 6.5 and 6.8, which means that the soil should be slightly acidic. If your soil has too much acid, add lime. If the soil is not acidic enough, add some sulphur. If you are unsure of your soil's pH, contact your local agriculture extension program. In most states, they will test your soil for free.
2. Water properly. If your roses don't get enough water, they will die. If you water your roses too often, you will rob them of the ability to develop a deep root system. Proper rose gardening requires deep watering a few times a week during the growing season. A 15-minute watering two to three times a week during the growing season should be just right, depending upon your conditions. Don't water in the evening because this can cause powdery mildew to form on your rose plants.
3. Provide the right amount of sun. Roses need around six hours of sun each day. They will do best if they are protected from the hottest afternoon sun. If you have a spot that gets sun all morning and has some shade in the afternoon, that's the perfect spot for your rose garden.
4. Give them air. This is probably the most common mistake made by those who attempt rose gardening and then give up. It is critical that your rose bushes are spaced far enough apart to allow air to circulate between them. Check the spacing requirements of each bush when you purchase.
Roses are prone to a few diseases. Your rose gardening effort will prove more successful if you are aware of the common rose diseases and prevent or treat them. The most common rose diseases are powdery mildew, rust and black spot. It is critical to check rose plants for disease before you buy them. If you follow watering and spacing instructions, you should have little trouble with these diseases. If, however, you do see symptoms of one of these diseases, prune the infected area. Do not compost the clippings. If this does not solve the problem, a fungicide may be required.
These are the secrets to successful rose gardening. It's really not as difficult as most people think. No other plant provides the same beauty to your landscape that roses do.
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