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Step 1
Plant roses after the last frost in the spring. Shrub roses should be spaced as much as six feet apart. Dig a hole about 15 inches deep and create a small mound of soil in the center of the hole. Bury the swollen point of the graft one to two inches below the surface.
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Step 2
Add superphosphate to the soil about one foot from the hole. The roses should be fed with a complete rose fertilizer two to three times during the summer.
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Step 3
Provide plenty of water in the morning around the roots during dry spells. Grass clippings, rotted manure and pine needles make good mulch and will keep the soil moist.
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Step 4
Control pests and fungi. Aphids can be treated with rotenone or Soap-Shield and mildew may be prevented by mixing one tablespoon of baking soda in a gallon of water and spraying this mixture on the plant weekly.
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Step 5
Prune roses before the last killing frost in the winter. Fall pruning should be done only to prevent wind damage during the winter. Use shears with 2-inch blades for the best results.
