Spring is here - what next for my roses?

In most places across Australia our roses will be starting to produce their beautiful Spring growth. Here is what you should be doing to get the most out of your roses this Summer...

Three things you should be doing:

WATERING

10 litres twice a week!

Roses within their first year, or those that have been transplanted, need increased water supply due to their small root systems.  With limited roots, the rose will not be able to absorb the required moisture and as roses are 75% water like the rest of us, they will not grow well. Click below for more information on watering roses. 

MULCHING

Mulching works as an insulator, not only protecting from temperature variation, but also helping to retain moisture in the soil, preventing damage to the roots from hot weather and drought conditions. Therefore, your garden will require less watering and weeding. Click below for more information on mulching rose gardens. 

FERTILIZING

Roses are heavy feeders as they put lots of energy into flower production, making large demands on the soil. If one or more of the necessary elements is deficient in the soil, we begin to see the signs of hunger. If a rose does not have adequate nutrients, it will not have the ability to successfully fight off diseases and pests and will become susceptible to damage. Therefore it is very important that roses are fed regularly. Click below for more information on fertilizing roses. 

We are here to help! If you ever have any questions about your roses, please contact our friendly staff for assistance.