Tuesday, June 30, 2009

What would you like to know about rose gardening? Chances are, you want to know how it is done so you can do the same on your backyard. So, if you want to know what you need, you better read what is here and then apply what you have learned.

If you have found the ideal spot, get some grid paper and then plot everything. You may need to make some changes if the area where you plan to do this does not offer that much sun exposure so use a pencil to make it easier for corrections. Remember, roses need at least 5 hours of sunlight in order for them to grow.

The last thing you have to ask yourself before planting in your rose garden is whether to plant these on the soil or on a raised bed. Both options are good but for convenience, it is probably best to put your roses on a raised bed.

The reasons for these are simple. With a raised bed, you don’t have to bend over that much to take care of them, you also get better drainage and defined pathways. This prevents weeds from ever harming your roses.

When using a raised bed, its size and weight will determine if this needs to be reinforced. If it needs some help, you can use metal stakes inserted into the planks so that your bed will hold up the weight of the soil.

Another option is to use rebar by placing it into the ground and around the edges to keep the wood in place. If you do this, make sure that half the length of the stake is inserted into the ground.

When you plant roses in the garden, make sure you are only using one type on each row. With the different colors of roses around, find a focal spot and then plant a perfect rose right in the center perhaps so everyone will be able to see it.

Naturally, you need to buy roses from the gardening store for your rose garden. When you are out shopping, make sure that these are at least two years old and are field grown.

When you transfer the roses you bought from the store to the ground or the rose bed, make sure that the hole where this will be placed is at least 6 inches deep and is wide enough to accommodate the roots without bending or crowding. For better drainage, put some small rocks or pebbles before putting it in.

Your rose garden will flourish as long as it gets enough sunlight, water and fertilizer. Don’t forget to prune these during the spring once there are signs of new growth as the buds you will see will turn into new branches. Should there be some damaged branches, cut them first and then cut all but four or five healthy stems.

It takes a lot of time and effort to make a rose garden from the planning stage, to choosing which roses to plant, where this will be planted and finally taking care of them. If you don’t have time to do it yourself, you can probably let someone do it for you but what is the fun in doing that?

By doing it on your own, you know you worked the soil to make it become what it is. It may take days or even weeks to put it all together but those who are able to surpass this will feel proud of what they have accomplished especially when your rose garden will be the envy of your friends and neighbors.


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