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Gathering Roses - courtesy tanakawho - CC-BY

Roses are the undisputed favorite of growers and flower buyers alike.

A properly maintained and cared for rose garden will produce blooms from spring until frost.  However, it is the ‘maintainence’ that keeps many people away from growing this flower.

Well, I have a surprise, growing roses is easy.  A sunny location and a few gardening basics is all you need.

Just give roses the 4 basic elements – earth, water, air and fire.

Earth – Best for rose growing are soils with good drainage. When improving the soil through the use of soil amendments, don’t forget to promote drainage by incorporating peat moss

Water – Watering requirements vary according to rain amounts. But on the average, water rose bushes twice a week, and water them thoroughly. Avoid late-evening watering, which could lead to powdery mildew.

Air – Growing roses in crowded conditions where adequate spacing is not provided can lead to powdery mildew, as well. Allow your roses to breathe. Don’t plant them too close together.

Fire – Roses like at least 6 hours of sun a day.  Morning sun is better.

Those basics will take care of most any kind of rose you want to grow.

For more information about growing roses