Roses are a gorgeous addition to your front yard, and aren't as much work as our grandmothers would lead us to believe. When the snow melts, follow these simple tips for your current rose bushes, or plant some of these beauties without fear!

Roses need six hours or more of sunlight every day. Less than that, and you're asking for insects and mold to take over your roses. If you've got rosebushes right now, move them to a sunnier spot if they aren't getting enough light.  

 

Keep the air circulation good around the plants. Don't crowd them with other plants that trap air, and keep them pruned to increase air circulation to the inside of the shrub.  

 

When gardener's say "well-drained soil," what does that mean? For roses, an 18" deep hole filled with water should drain in 6-8 hours. Less than that, and your soil is too sandy and should be amended with compost or peat. More than that, and it's too heavy and you should add some sand and organic material.  

 

Roses are a little picky about the pH of their homes. Get your soil tested by the Extension Service and follow their advice on changing the pH of your soil. You shouldn't have to work with the soil every year, but keep track of how it's doing so your roses continue to thrive.

 

Bare root roses cost less, but aren't as hardy. Roses at Beier's are already established in good soil and will take to your garden better. The difference in cost isn't that much considering roses can live for decades with the proper care.  

 

Check that the starter you buy has three or more canes. These are the highest quality roses and will be best for transplanting. Beier's roses are Grade 1.  

 

When you get your new shrubs home, make sure they're watered well. If it'll be a day or so before you plant them in their permanent homes, water regularly and keep them in the shade.  

 

Mulch your roses in the fall to prevent winter dieback. Canes that stick up above the snow line or mulch suffer and die. Pile straw over them and cover with canvas or tarp.  

 

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