Wednesday, December 2, 2009

How do you make sure your roses bloom as much as possible?

I always feel like my roses bushes could do better, they have some nice flowers but not an abundance if you get my drift.How do you make sure your roses bloom as much as possible?
Fertilize: During the growing season, fertilize twice - once after spring growth starts and again in midsummer.


Winter Protection: During the winter, protect your roses with an 8-12 inch mound of soil or mulch. Fabric or plastic can also be used to surround the base of plant.





Pruning: Avoid pruning roses in freezing weather. Wait until mid to late spring, when new growth appears. First, cut back all winter-killed dead-wood to live, green stems. Then, choose an outward-facing bud and cut at a 45 degree angle about 1/4 inch above the bud.





Thinning: Keep your rosebushes healthy by thinning out straggly, overly long shoots. Cut away any dead or diseased stems and remove faded blooms (deadheads) to encourage new growth.





When Cutting Flowers: Leave two healthy five-leaflet leaves on remaining stem to help the plant maintain its vigor.How do you make sure your roses bloom as much as possible?
Spend money on some top quality fertilizer.


It's also likely you are either watering them too much or not enough, think about it and then find a balance.


However it does depend on the condition of the soil in your area - it just may not be good quality.

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