The rose is probably one of the most popular flowers worldwide. It is a universal symbol of love, desire and beauty. While most homeowners admire the distinct beauty and scent of roses, many are wary of taking care of roses in their garden. There\u2019s this idea that roses are notoriously difficult to grow and maintain.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve been afraid of starting a rose garden<\/strong>, we\u2019re here to provide a complete guide on how to grow roses and care for these beauties.<\/p>\n
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Before we delve into the essential steps involved in growing roses, let\u2019s first know more about the different types. There are several ways you could categorise roses, from their size to their species. One useful way to identify them is according to when they were first introduced:<\/p>\n
Termed \u2018old-fashioned roses\u2019 or \u2018heirloom roses\u2019, old roses have been around since the 17th century. Old roses are lush and fragrant with over a hundred varieties that could adapt to any climate.<\/p>\n
Introduced after 1867, these are sturdy roses that provide a longer bloom after spring. Hybrid roses are generally bred for different colours, sizes and scents.<\/p>\n
As the name suggests, wild roses are those that grow untended for their whole duration. Many gardeners<\/a> admire their natural beauty and hardiness, which is why they are added to home gardens.<\/p>\n
Species or wild roses tend to thrive with little care in terms of watering, fertilising and soil upkeep.<\/p>\n
As they are wild, they could grow in just about any soil condition, be it dry or wet soil. These tough roses can bloom all throughout the seasons. In the late summer, they will produce those small, apple-like rose hips that carry over for much of winter.<\/p>\n
Wild roses spread an extensive root system, which means they could die in the winter, and by the time spring comes, what grows from the root will still be the same beautiful rose. And their roots serve as great erosion control for slopes and elevated areas. Wild roses could thrive in just about any kind of land \u2013 whether it\u2019s a ravine, an open wooded area, a prairie or a plateau.<\/p>\n
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If you are planning to grow your very own rose garden, you could opt to propagate them from seeds. This takes time but growing a lot of seeds at one time could give you one or two seedlings that will sprout.<\/p>\n
Here are some steps on how to grow roses from seeds:<\/p>\n
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Roses tend to root quite easily, but the thing is, most varieties are actually grafted onto the rootstock of a different type of rose than the top flowering part. Hence, the rose you graft could grow into a totally different rose than the one you got the cuttings from!<\/p>\n
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Roses are healthy eaters, so feeding them is a critical part of caring for them. Feed roses religiously both before and all throughout the blooming season.<\/p>\n
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Roses love water, but it\u2019s important not to drown them and make the soil too wet. They don\u2019t like to sit in water.<\/p>\n
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Pruning roses should be done to remove old or diseased parts and keep your roses healthy. Most beginners tend to be scared of pruning<\/a>, thinking that it might cause harm to their blooms.<\/p>\n
As a matter of fact, the most common pruning error is not pruning hard enough!<\/p>\n
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In the Sydney and NSW climate<\/a>, winter pruning is usually done in July or early August. If your garden<\/a> has frost, delay pruning at a later date so that new growth will not be damaged by the cold.<\/p>\n
Nothing is more frustrating than seeing pests attack your lush roses. All kinds of aphids are drawn to roses. Aphids suck the sap out of the rose tissues and excrete sweet material, called honeydew. This attracts ants that in turn protect the aphids from other predators.<\/p>\n
In warm climates, aphids could reproduce all throughout the year, which is bad news for your roses.<\/p>\n
If you want homemade solutions to removing aphids, try any of these remedies:<\/p>\n
Sometimes, all you need is to blast water on these pests. They are usually unable to go back to the plant when dislodged.<\/p>\n
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Roses are undeniably beautiful and a great addition to any outdoor space. If you are intimidated by the whole idea of having to grow and take care of rose bushes, consult with Garden-R<\/a> today and we will help you get started on your very own rose garden!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"