subject: Roses To Grow - How To Plant Rose Bushes [print this page] When the beauty and splendor of roses captivates you, don't you wish you could grow your own? If your answer is yes then you should learn how to plant rose bushes. Learning the right way to plant them is important for your success. Planting them in the wrong way could lead to failure and frustration.
Let us get to the business of how to plant rose bushes. First, go look for a rose variety that you would like to take care for. Then find a location in your yard or garden that is exposed to sunlight most of the day. This is the most ideal place to plant your rose. If rose is in a pot, try to soak the soil first so it is easy for you to pull it out. Dig a hole about a couple of inches larger than the original pot. Now put a mixture of compost and soil around the base to fill the hole. This induces the plant to grow new roots much faster.
Have your rose plants most attractive side face towards you. Do this by turning it before you tamp the soil for pockets of air and fixing it firmly to the ground. Remember not to get excited in watering your plant. Do it in a slow fashion so the water would seep down more evenly to the bottom. It is important to keep the roots damp and cool especially when it has been newly planted. Putting mulch at right at the base of your plant would help in this process.
There are some tools that you will need though. Not to worry because all you will need is water hose, a set of strong gloves, and shovel.
Now you know how to plant rose bushes. No tricky, complicated stuff as you might expect. Since planting rose bushes is such a breeze, there's no reason for you not plant one today.
