How to Care For a Rose Bush
The fragrant scent of spring roses, is a pleasant reward for any gardener. A symbol of love and friendship, the rose is by far a favorite flower. Rose bushes add beauty to any landscape, and if taken proper care of, will produce several blooms between June and winter. Taking proper care of the rose bush is key, and that is what I will teach you to do below. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Rose bush
- Well-drained Soil
- Gardening Gloves
- Pruning Shears
- Water Source
- Insecticide or Home Remedy
- Burlap
- String
Instructions
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Choose a sunny location to plant your rose bush. At least 6 hours of direct sunlight is recommended each day in order for your rose bush to thrive.
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Assess the area for planting. Rose bushes need to be planted in well-drained soil, and watered regularly. Never let the soil around your roses dry out, and be sure that while watering, you saturate the root area of the plant, and not the leaves. Excessively wet leaves encourage fungal diseases.
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But a spray for your roses even before they are planted. Among the diseases that rose bushes can acquire is powdery mildew, and downy mildew. Another causes black spots on leaves and stems. A wide variety of sprays are available to remedy the disease types.
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Prune your rose bush regularly. Rose bushes require attentive pruning. This process helps the plant maintain better circulation, and rids it of dead or useless branches and twigs. An overgrown rose bush, will not offer the same esthetic benefit as a well groomed one.
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Put an insect control plan into effect. Aphids and beetles will destroy a healthy rose bush. Quick action at the first sighting of these pests, is recommended. Even more ideally, is treating the rose bushes before any insects take up residence. This can be done with store bought insecticides, or homemade remedies like garlic spray.
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Protect your rose bushes from the impending winter months. Adding extra dirt around the bushes to form a mound can be quite helpful. You may also want to wrap your rose bushes with burlap, tied with string. This can create and added protection.
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Tips & Warnings
Make out time in your schedule each day to do a bit of caring for your rose bush. This way, it doesn't all pile up and become overwhelming.
Never leave your roses without tending for an extended period of time. If you go out of town, enlist the help of a friend or neighbor in the same way you would for a pet.
