Gardeners- My roses need to be planted-need soil recipe.?

Question

I live in the south-Houston. My beds all face East (best thing for them at this house).

I just need some basic soil mixture and tips.

I used ot grow them -years ago- just need some pointers to refresh the old "green thumb".

Answer 1

Lots of organic compost is the secret.. ROSES really use up the organic nitrogen and you will see a decrease in flower prodution in the following year if you do not "keep up" with their needs.
BE SURE to dig up the soil below their roots. Make it easy for the roots to grow downwards. Taller and more productive bushes will result.
I collect all the kitchen vegetable and fruit scraps all year round. They lie in a big pile rotting and breaking down into nitrogen and gross slimey rose-food. In the spring I shovel it and turn it into the soil. It is NOT too acidic like grass clippings, Yuch!
If you haven't been saving the organic stuff, then buy some organic potting soil designed for roses. USE high nitrogen pellets and powders sparingly.
Right now, you should be propagating NEW little roses by taking cuttings of the upper 3 leaf stems, cut off wilting rosebuds, and plant by sticking the stem in a small pot...protect from drying out ...under a clear plastic bag for 2 weeks. NOT toooo humid inside, but very moist. New leaves will form at the old leaf buds. Keep indoors in a sunny window until spring, but you will have roots growing in 3 weeks.

Answer 2

I've been a rose gardener for over 10 years myself, and I find the best substance imaginable is the cheapest - composted horse manure. Don't freak out yet - note the word "composted." Most horse farms keep the manure in composting heaps. Once it's about 6 months old, it's basically a light, rich dirt. I use that almost exclusively. If extra nutrients are needed, you can be daring and add some fresh manure. Or if smell is a problem (I tend to agree it stinks) add a small amount of rose fertilizer.

If this is a potted rose - you can still use the composted manure. (I really promise it doesn't stink at all.) Or many places sell a special Rose Dirt by MiracleGro or something...

Answer 3

i could start up by using going to an somewhat good respected nursery or backyard keep and go searching. Ask what could flow good alongside with your section. Get a lot of good potting soil to combination in around alongside with your vegetation or trees or in spite of you decide on.you additionally can do a topic with a water backyard or something with some cactus and plant life. good success and that i could start up quickly approximately looking through fact counting on your climate, summer season like the place i'm at, could be a undesirable time to start for some plant life.

Answer 4

I have found that rose bushes really love manure. I mix 50/50 composted manure with pine bark mulch to keep the soil loose.

Have a great time in the garden.

Answer 5

Roses love banana peels. I cut them up and dig them in well. My roses are beautiful.