Transplanting Roses For Newbies

Transplanting Roses For Newbies

Transplanting Roses For Newbies

Transplanting roses is easy and this article will show you how. But is it is important to keep a few things in mind because without your roses will suffer greatly. When approached properly the whole transplanting process will be a success and your roses will be back to producing their stunning flowers.So now to these key points laid out for you in 5 quick easy steps:Step 1 - Site Preparation. Prepare the rose plants to be moved by thoroughly watering them for about 4-5 days prior to transplanting, water preferably in the morning. By doing this you will minimize the shock the roses experience during the transplanting and subsequent re-establishing. When watering always make sure to water directly into the ground and not on the rose itself so that bush doesn't become prone to fungus or disease later.The new planting site can be prepared by working in some compost or broken down horse manure into the soil. Dig a hole of about a foot deep and a foot and a half wide. Ensure that the hole is large enough to fit the bush's root ball comfortably. Make a little mound in the hole on which to set the rose. To improve fertility add a bit of compost or bone meal to the bottom of the new hole.Step 2 - Prune. Before commencing the actual transplanting process it is a good idea to trim any unwanted growth from the rosebush. Not only will it give you the chance to adapt the shape it will also allow the roots to concentrate on establishing the plant in its new location rather than trying to support a lot of growth. In fact if you want to do your rose a real favor trim it back hard as this will limit transplanting stress.Step 3 - Digging a hole. Dig deep down about two feet and in three to four feet circumference around the plant with a spade. Slowly remove the root ball and carefully cut little stray roots without inflicting too much damage to the root system. Collect as much soil and roots of the rose. Once out of the soil completely, wrap the root ball in a piece of burlap or damp towel to maintain moisture levels while out of the soil. Now take it to its new planting ground before it dries out.Step 4 - The actual transplant. Slowly place the rose plant and soil mass into the hole, make adjustment to the hole if necessary. Then, add a small amount of the soil mixture and press it down gradually but firmly around the rose plant's root ball. Water the rose plant thoroughly. Keep adding more of the soil mixture around the rose until the soil in the hole is almost level with the surrounding ground. Water the rose plant extremely well so that it takes the water a minute or so to properly drain from the surface. Tidy up the area around the rose plant and add a layer of mulch.Step 5 - After Transplant. After a successful transplant, continue to water the rose plant daily. This much needed water is essential for new growth and plant establishment. Use an organic anti-fungal spray to protect the newly transplanted rosebush while it still establishing itself. Once new growth starts to appear get ready to fertilize with some organic fertilizer such as compost or seaweed liquid.And there you have it, 5 fairly straight forward steps that anyone who grows roses or is thinking about starting a rose garden really needs to know about. Indeed, how to transplant roses is part of basic rose bush care knowledge. Wishing you many strong rose bushes, after successfully transplanting them, that produce vigorous, magnificently flourishing rose blooms for you and your family to enjoy.

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