what is the best soil for planting roses?

Answer 1

What??!! a box of rotten fruit?? What the....?

OK.. Rose soil should be a mix of sand, earth soil (topsoil) and organic matter like compost or peat. It should have a pH value of around 6.0 to 6.5 and should drain well. Roses do not like to have wet feet (roots), so I'd recommend planting them in raised beds so that the soil can retain moisture, but will drain properly.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

As we require food to support us so do plants. Our digestive system works to break down dinner so it can be incorporated into our bodies and provide energy, so soil acts to feed plants. Soil requires a steady supply of organic mater to support the worms and micro-organisms, which digest the organics into available plant nutrients. Then just as we take vitamins to complement our diet we can give plants trace minerals and other supplements but these are no substitute for the staple of organic matter to feed the plants. A soil test is necessary to know the exact parameters of your soil. If you get a test I'll give you the ranges rose like.
A near neutral pH ensures the greatest number of micronutrients are released from from the soil. Roses in particular like pH 6.0- 7.0. Roses are not salt tolerant, so electrical conductivity (ECe) values, which measure the level of salt ions in the soil, should be less than 2.0 dS/m (decisiemens per metre). As a general rule, plants that have low drought tolerance will have low salinity tolerance. Roses have low salinity tolerance.

Soil measurements for optimal rose growth
electrical conductivity 0.5 - 2dS/m
All measured in parts per million or ppm.
nitrate-N 35-150 ppm
phosphorus 5-50
potassium 50 -300
calcium 40-200
magnesium 20-100
boron 0.1-0.75
iron 0.3-3
manganese 0.2 - 3
copper 0.001 - 0.5
zinc 0.03 - 3
molybdenum 0.01 - 0.1

If you choose not to do a soil test there are some quick ways to identify a healthy soil that include feeling it and smelling it. Grab a handful and take a whiff. Does it have an earthy smell? Is it a loose, crumbly soil with some earthworms present?
Check your moist soil's texture by picking up a handful and squeeze gently: If it feels sticky and stays in a tight mass, your soil is likely too high in clay. If it feels harsh or gritty and won't hold any shape or crumbles it is likely too high in sand. If it feels smooth or floury and won't hold any shape, it's likely too high in silt. If it molds into your hand yet crumbles apart when squeezed, it has the perfect texture. It is loam.
To make a significant change in your garden soil, an amendment must equal at least one-third of the volume of the soil you are amending. For example, to amend a garden to a depth of 1 foot, you need to add one-third of a foot (4 inches) of material.
However, a general recommendation is: Add as much composted (rotted) organic material as you can afford. It is almost impossible to add too much.
How much? And how?
You will need to cover the area with a 3-4 inch layer of organic matter (then a 3-4 inch layer of coarse sand if amending clay). The general rule of thumb is that 1 cu yd will cover 80 sq ft with 4 inches.

Answer 3

The addition of organic matter to the soil in our rose gardens can solve many of the problems that occur in a wide variety of soil types. Application of composted manures, backyard composts, and topdressing our soils with organic mulches are the answer to a number of soil quality oriented problems associated with rose cultivation. By adding copious amounts of organic matter to our soils we will eventually eliminate the problems associated with mineral and nutrient deficiency by promoting a rich and healthy biological system in the soil. This biological diversity will also assist you in fighting disease organisms from taking hold in your soil and affecting the health of your roses. Adding organic matter to your rose garden in the form of composts, composted manures, and mulches also increases the water holding capacity in your soil by acting as a sponge for water and supplying that water to the soil as the soil dries out.

Answer 4

Fertilized Soil - Soil Worms make when they poo. Collect some worms (ew) and put them in a box full of fruit leftovers. Make sure the box isn't cardboard (leaks). You gotta wait a while, but its good soil!

Answer 5

in my experience loam soil with compost is best for dry climate areas while in rainy areas use fine sand with loam and compost or organic matters.