How Do You Care For New Rose Bushes?
Fully consider the needs of new roses before you buy them, to provide the best possible care. Different general types of roses have greatly varied needs. Most rose lovers still choose hybrid tea roses–long-stemmed beauties perfect in vases–and these are the widely available in nurseries and home-and-garden stores. But you’ll also find easy-care shrub varieties, climbers and heirloom roses. Read the label before you buy, paying attention to mature-size information and special needs. Buy the right rose for your situation. Otherwise growing healthy, beautiful roses starts with selecting a suitable spot then planting them properly. Choose a sunny planting site suited to the roses you’re planting. Roses need sun to help them resist pests and disease. Prepare your soil. Roses thrive in rich, well-drained soil. Add compost, peat moss, well-rotted manure and leaves. Turn the soil to a depth of at least 12 inches and thoroughly mix it with amendments. Prepare bare root roses. Remove packaging
