how to grow roses
... between them. Roses prefer a pH range of 5.5 to 7.0. To prepare the site for planting, remove soil from an area 12-24 inches wide and 23 inches deep. Add any organic matter to the soil you’ve removed. Depending on soil type, you may or may not need to add pieces of lime. After planting build a protective mound of earth around stems to prevent damage from the cold and wind. After planting the roses, water the roses with the well with root stimulator. In two weeks add more root stimulator. This will increase the amount of root hairs and reduce transplant shock. Once the roses start to grow remove the protective mounds you build and feed them monthly with either an organic fertilizer such as composted manure or general purpose rose food. After the first time feeding the plant, apply a 3-6 inch layer of mulch. This will help moisten the soil, moderate soil temperature, prevent weeds and add organic matter to the soil. When winter approaches as a lot of m...