The optimal soil pH for growing roses is slightly acidic with a pH between 6-7 with a pH of 6.5 considered ideal. If the soil is too acidic (lower then pH 6) or too alkaline (higher then pH 8) the...
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Bonfires are a great way to dispose of woody material and hedge cuttings in your yard or garden. The resulting ash acts as a great homemade fertilizer for many plants as it contains potassium,...
How to Fertilize Roses Organically (5 Methods That Actually Work)
Roses are heavy feeders that require a broad spectrum of nutrients throughout the growing season to produce the best blooms. Therefore using a range of organic fertilizers on your rose bed delivers...
Applying mulch to your rose bed is one of the best ways to increase soil fertility, improve drainage, and promote healthy growth with plentiful flowers, but what mulch is the best for roses? The...
Adding coffee grounds to compost or around roses is often touted as a great way to use a waste product to fertilize your soil conveniently and at low cost. Whilst there are benefits to adding coffee...
When is the best time of year to plant bare root roses? The best time of year to plant bare root roses is early in the Spring, even if the temperatures are still cool. Bare root roses are more...