Caring For Roses - What is required

Like any plants, caring for roses requires the right amount of water, fertilizer and enough sun to thrive. But while many plants thrive without being pruned by a gardener, roses need regular pruning in order to stay healthy. When first beginning your rose gardening, you will need:

• a rose plant
• a pair of pruners
• some slow-release fertilizer
• organic planting material
• a hose or other watering apparatus
• superphosphate

All of these items are necessary for a healthy, beautiful rose garden that will continue to grow and bloom for years to come. Unless you choose a very low-maintenance rose species, plan to spend some time once a week in taking care of your roses. This will include your watering, checking the plants for diseases or other problems, pruning them when necessary and fertilizing them when its time to do so. Caring for roses is easy but it will take a little time to do. I usually take about an hour a week.

This post is a part of 17 posts about Rose Gardening. If you want to start at the beginning you can click on Caring for Roses