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Roses are one of the most popular flowers all over the world. It has grown to be a symbol of love and is a favorite bouquet to be given for any occasion especially V-day. If you love the sight and smell of roses growing in your very own backyard and you are planning on planting them, then this article could help you take care of your roses.

We have to bear in mind that in order for roses or any plant for that matter to grow and abound, they need proper handling and care. Also, the location and the climate are important factors to also consider if we want to successfully grow our roses.

First, you need to ask yourself what type of roses you would want to be growing so that you would know where in your garden to plant them. Types like the climbers or ramblers would need more space to freely grow so it is advisable to locate them near fences or arches.

If you replacing an old rose bush with a new set of rose plants, it is advisable to replace the particular area with soil in order for the new roses to have fresh soil to start with. Remove about 1 and ' cubic feet of the soil to be replaced with a new one.

It is best to position your roses in areas where there are not too many trees and other plants that may cover it from sunlight because roses basically need around four to six hours of sunlight everyday. Also if it were to be located very near other big plants, its roots might entwine and affect your roses' growth.

You should plant your roses deeper if you live under much cooler conditions. When you dig a hole for your rose, dig a hole enough to accommodate the size of the root ball and carefully place it inside the hole then cover the roots completely. Water the roses before putting on the final layer of soil to cover it. For a source of phosphorus, adding a bone meal could help the growth of your roses.

To enable the rose plant to root itself and keep its stems from drying, mound about eight inches of soil in the base plant area. You can remove the excess soil when the rose begins to grow and its leaves start to open.

I'm pretty sure that with the right amount of tender loving care, your roses will be in full bloom in no time.

Submitted by:

Lanny Hintz

Lanny Hintz writes about Online flowers codes, Henry Fields Discount Sales



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