Rose Bushes
Successful raising of rose bushes
can be enhanced greatly by simply planting the bushes in the proper
locations. Roses require about 6 hours of daylight per day to thrive.
You want each rose bush to get this sunlight in the
morning, especially when the weather is hot.
Be sure to
factor in the changing
position of the sun in the seasonal sky when planning where to plant
your rose bushes. You might get by with
less direct light, but it's hit or miss with many roses.
Dig a
hole large enough for your rose bush's roots to spread
comfortably. About one foot below the knot where the roots of the
bush diverge is a good depth.
Before
adding rose bushes to holes, it's good insurance to add a layer of
peat moss or similar compost soil material. Roses soak up
nutrients at a faster rate than most other flowering plants.
Use a
hand pruner to cut back any dead roots on the bushes before
filling in the hole with dirt. Pack the dirt firmly around the
base of the rose plant and fill the hole with water. Allow the
water to dissipate completely, then soak the rose bush's hole
again.
