FLORGARD

Tip 1: When pruning roses make sure to sharpen your pruning shears first. You want a quick, clean cut.

 

Tip 2: Growing garlic in your rose garden will help keep away unwanted pests.

 

Tip 3: Paint or purchase pruning shears that are a bright color other than green. They will be much easier to find when left behind with your plants.

 

Tip 4: If you’re serious about growing roses, join a rose society. It will provide you with access to a huge community of growers and other resources.

 

Tip 5: The best time to take rose cuttings is when they are growing vigorously, usually in early summer.

 

Tip 6: Try to water roses in the early morning so that any excess water on the leaves and blooms will evaporate quickly. Roses are very susceptible to fungal diseases.

 

Tip 7: When fertilizing container grown roses, make sure to use organic fertilizers – synthetic fertilizers contribute to salt buildup in the soil.

 

Tip 8:  As a general rule, fertilize after each flush of blooms and then stop fertilizing about 2 months before your first frost.

 

Tip 9: Plant your roses in an easily accessible location. These are high maintenance plants that will require frequent attention.