Lavender can grow well with Roses as they flower around the same time and share some growing preferences such as full sun and well draining soil. However lavenders prefer dryer soil, less water and...
Category: Rose Care
Roses will not grow in soil that is consistently wet and boggy. Wet soil will rot the roots of roses. Roses need the soil to absorb and hold moisture yet have a porous structure that allows excess...
If you have roses planted in good soil amended with plenty of organic matter then you will need to water most established roses once per week with around 2 gallons of water during the growing season,...
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...
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...