Even if you are an avid gardener or a beginner, everyone needs to know the essential tips on how to grow roses successfully. The first and most important step to starting a rose garden is planting them. Rose planting can determine the amount of blooms and how quickly your rose bushes thrive in your home garden.?
The most important step in rose planting is location. Rose planting locations will go beyond just how deep to dig your hole and whether you use fertilizer or not. The first and more important key to remember is that no matter what care you provide, if your roses are not planted in the correct location they will not grow.
Most roses require at least six hours of natural sunlight per day. There are some roses that can still thrive in shade, but they still require up to four hours of natural and unfiltered sunlight each day in order to bloom. So the first step in rose planting would be to insure you are selecting a location that gets 4-6 hours of natural sunlight each day.
Nutrient rich soil is the key to a healthy growing rose bush. If your soil has too much clay or sand, or is nutrient deficient, your roses will most likely not thrive. Always do the "hand mold" test prior to rose planting. The test involves clumping the soil into your hands and making a mold with it. If the soil does not crumble, you most likely have too much clay. If the mold does not hold its shape, then you most likely have a sand issue. A good soil is one that holds its shape but will still crumble easily. Always test your soil for chalk and limestone as well as the acid content prior to planting. You can purchase kits that will test your soil at your local nursery or garden center.
As you consider where to plant your roses, you should also consider how close your roses will be to other plants in your yard. Plants that have longer roots and are planted close to your roses may actually take water and nutrients from them. The best way to tell if you have other plant roots that could steal from your roses is to dig a hole and insure there are no visible roots from neighboring plants. Try to plant your roses adjacent to non-invasive plants. That way, if their roots do begin to come close to one another, you will know your other plants will not steal from your roses.?
When it comes time to finally dig your hole, be sure that it is only slightly deeper than that of your roots. If you are living in a colder climate, dig a deeper hole to insure your roots do not frost come winter time. You can always ask neighbors and other rose growers in your neighborhood just how deep they dug their holes to insure you are in line with the rest. Always be sure to loosen the soil at the bottom of your hole. This allows for water drainage, but also proper room for your roots to grow.
Rose planting comes with experience, but the more you know from trial and error, the more successful you will be. Always research the species of roses you are attempting to grow and know their specific needs when it comes to water, soil, and sunlight. You can easily grow roses at home with the right rose planting tips.
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