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Rose Gardening - Tips for Successful Rose Gardening

Author: Adam Faston

Rose gardening is an extremely rewarding part of the home landscape that has somehow gotten a reputation for being difficult
 to maintain and grow. Don’t let this rumor discourage you, because while rose gardening can be challenging, once you get
 started, it is an extremely enjoyable experience.

Rose gardening is not that much different than any other type of plant gardening. Good, healthy soil and a prime planting area
 is the most important thing. The planting methods are the same as any other shrub whether your roses are bare-root or
 container-grown. Make sure the spot you choose has good drainage, gets plenty of sunlight, and will not overcrowd your roses.
 Before planting, any dead leaves and thin or decayed shoots need to be cut off. Any damaged or very long roots also need to be
 trimmed. Soak bare-root roses in water about 10-12 hours to restore moisture in the roots before planting and water the soil
 before planting as well. Make sure the hole you dig is large enough for the root growth of the rose and it’s also a good idea to
 use compost or mulch.

Roses need the same things as other plants; they just need more of it. One of the most important things to remember in rose
 gardening is that roses are heavy feeders and will need several fertilizer applications. Fertilizing should be started in early spring
 and discontinued in early fall. Don’t over-fertilize (follow fertilizer instructions) and water after each feeding. The main thing to
 remember in rose gardening is to water, water, and water some more. Roses require large amounts of water; a thorough watering
 twice a week should be enough.

An essential part of any flower gardening project is pruning because it increases blooms and encourages healthy plant growth.
 Different varieties of roses have different instructions for pruning, so you might want to read up on your rose types and see what
 is suggested.

Following is a list of pests and diseases to look out for, along with solutions to keep your roses healthy.

1. Black Spot

This disease appears as circular black spots with fringed edges on leaves. They cause the leaves to yellow. Remove the infected
 foliage and pick up any fallen leaves around the rose. Artificial sprays may be used to prevent or treat this kind of rose disease.

2. Malformed young canes

This is caused by powdery mildew, a fungal disease that covers leaves, stems and buds with wind spread white powder. It makes
 the leaves curl and turn purple. Spray with Funginex or Benomyl to treat this fungal disease.

3. Rust

This disease is characterized by orange-red blisters that turn black in fall. It can survive the winter and will then attack new sprouts
 in the spring. Collect and discard leaves that are infected in fall. Treating with a Benomyl or Funginex spray every 7-10 days may help.

4. Stunted leaves and flowers

This is caused by spider mites and they are a common rose gardening pest. They are tiny yellow, red or green spiders found on the
 underside of leaves where they suck juices. The application of Orthene or Isotox may help in treating this infestation.

5. Weak and mottled leaves with tiny white webs under them

This is caused by aphids. They are small soft-bodied insects that usually brown, green or red. Often clustered under leaves and
 flower buds, they suck plant juices from tender buds. Malathion or diazinon spray may help roses to survive these bugs.

6. Unopened or deformed flowers.

Thrips could be the reason behind this rose gardening problem. They are slender, brown-yellow bugs with fringed wings that also
 suck juices from flower buds. Cut and discard the infested flowers. Orthene and malathion may also treat this problem.

About the Author:

Adam Faston is an organic gardening enthusiast and a lover of the great outdoors! He runs a website offering Gardening Help on
 a variety of different gardening and landscape related topics at: http://www.gardeninghelponline.com

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