ROSES

After CATS of course, OF COURSE!

It will be as simple as you let it to be.

Growing Roses in Native soil (in ground)

Roses can take a variety of soils well. The points mentioned above apply when growing in the native soil. Sandier soils (sandy loam) provide better air flow, are porous and permeable (ease of flow of water). Sand facilitates faster root development versus clay , which is less permeable. Roses do well in clay but grow slower and are smaller than those grown in sand.

However, the greatest advantage of clay soil is the ability to hold water (less permeable). You do not have to water as often. Clay is naturally rich in minerals. So your roses are going to look rich.

You are lucky if you have sandy clay.

By the way, refer to my guide on growing tomatoes to learn more about your options on finding the place for your plants The Ultimate Guide on growing Tomatoes.

Achieve aerated soil by adding pumice rock or gravel (highest permeability) to clay soil to make it ideal medium for growing roses. Add sand, pumice and gravel around the root ball at planting.

To avoid roses rotting in clay, get rid of all the compost and wood chips around the roots. Watch this video to see how to clean the root ball from wood chips. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5-fawHEVFU&list=PLiXPj4Ic4JlRu7gHRnENmxIURweSydbsD&index=3

Growing roses in pots

Potted roses require consistently moist soil. Choose the right potting mix, that contains pumice rock or perlite, sand and some peat moss to hold moisture, no organic material.

Watch the HEAT. Rose flowers don’t last too long during hot weather, especially in the sun. Move your pots to partial shade to avoid harsh afternoon sun.

Fertilizing roses

Fertilize in spring (April-May) with slow release fertilizer. It will stay active the whole season. Apply only to potted plants. I recommend Osmocote. https://amzn.to/3LfcpNB (#commissionsEarned). It is a chemical fertilizer. I personally use this fertilizer only in potted plants, since it does not wash out of the pot as quickly as the natural fertilizer would. Natural fertilizers are meant to be applied to plants growing in ground. If you apply the Osmocote to native soil there is a big chance it will negatively affect the mycorrhizal fungi bacteria in your soil. You have to be mindful of everything you apply to native soil, go for organic natural fertilizers only.https://amzn.to/3WaWTZt (#commisionsEarned).

Roses Health

There are a few insects that may be annoying to deal with on roses. However, if you grow them in the right soil and provide adequate watering, these insects can be dealt with by making your garden a friendly environment for the beneficial insects to thrive.
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