Now that spring is upon us, we are in full-on gardening mode. So when Hometalk, a home and garden online community, shared their tips for creating a flourishing rose garden, we couldn't wait to get our hands dirty. Novice
Now that spring is upon us, we are in full-on gardening mode. So when Hometalk, a home and garden online community, shared their tips for creating a flourishing rose garden, we couldn't wait to get our hands dirty. Novice
Planting roses is perfect for creating a quintessential, romantic English garden – and they are one of the most versatile plants for any setting.
Planting roses is perfect for creating a quintessential, romantic English garden – and they are one of the most versatile plants for any setting.
Make sure the rose bush you plant already has at least one blooming rose
Make sure the rose bush you plant already has at least one blooming rose
Choose wisely.
Choose wisely.
Building your own trellis is far less daunting—and less pricey—than it seems! Whether it's wood, wire, or something else, choose a material that will work with the aesthetic of your garden
Building your own trellis is far less daunting—and less pricey—than it seems! Whether it's wood, wire, or something else, choose a material that will work with the aesthetic of your garden
Build your own trellis
Build your own trellis
Plant your rose trellises at an angle and leave an area in the center for a fountain or bench so you're left enough room to enjoy the fragrant flowers.
Plant your rose trellises at an angle and leave an area in the center for a fountain or bench so you're left enough room to enjoy the fragrant flowers.
Create the right structure
Create the right structure
Planting roses takes a lot of preparation. When digging the hole, make sure it is about two times wider that your plant's root ball, but about the same height.
Planting roses takes a lot of preparation. When digging the hole, make sure it is about two times wider that your plant's root ball, but about the same height.
Prepare the site
Prepare the site
Roses do best in full sun (six or more hours of sun a day), in well-drained, organically rich soil
Roses do best in full sun (six or more hours of sun a day), in well-drained, organically rich soil
Pick a sunny spot
Pick a sunny spot
During the rainy season you will not need to water your roses at all, but in the summer be sure to water your rose garden up to 3 times a week—especially if you spot yellow leaves on your plants
During the rainy season you will not need to water your roses at all, but in the summer be sure to water your rose garden up to 3 times a week—especially if you spot yellow leaves on your plants