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from: gardenersA lot of people are afraid of rose gardening, because they believe that roses are hard to grow and require very precise conditioning. But, if you apply four simple rules, rose gardening is really not that tough. Here are your most important rules for rose gardening.
1. Buy good soil. Roses will thrive beautifully if planted in the right soil. They require good drainage, so be sure to add peat moss and compost. Soil for rose gardening also needs a pH level of between 6.6 and 6.8, which means that the soil should be slightly acidic. Add lime if your soil has too much acid; if it is not acidic enough, apply some sulphur. If you are unsure of your soils pH, call your local agriculture extension program. In most states, they will test your soil for no charge.
2. Pour them water. If your roses do not have enough water, they will die. On the other hand, watering them too much 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 2 - 3 times a week during the growing season should be just right, depending upon your conditions. Do not water in the evening, because this could cause powdery mildew to form on your rose plants.
3. Give them plenty sun. Roses need around 6 hours of sun every day, to be exact. They will do best if they are protected from the hottest afternoon sun. If you have a spot that has sun all morning, but has some shade in the afternoon, that is the perfect spot for your rose garden.
4. Give them air. This has to be the most common mistake by gardeners who attempt rose gardening and then quit. It is critical that your rose bushes are spaced far enough apart to provide air to circulate between them. Check the spacing requirements of each bush when you buy.
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 can prevent or treat them. The most common rose diseases are powdery mildew, rust, black spot. It?s critical to check rose plants for disease before you buy. 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; don?t compost the clippings. If this doesn?t solve the problem, a fungicide may be required.
These are the secrets to rose gardening. It is really not as difficult as most individuals think. And, rest assured; no other plant gives quite the beauty to your landscape that roses bring.
Andrew Chin is the recognized authority on the subject of vegetable gardening. His web page Rose Gardening gives a wealth of information and resources on everything you will need to learn from gardeners. All rights reserved. Articles may be reprinted as long as all the content and links remains intact and unchanged.
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