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What to Feed Your Roses

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Author: vera

Roses grow very fast and therefore use a lot of food to continue to produce bloom after bloom over a period of up to eight months out of the year. It is important that you feed your roses properly.

Otherwise you are going to have unhealthy bushes that are lacking in fullness and blooms with bright, vibrant colors.

Natural or organic fertilizers are released after the natural biodegradation process occurs in the soil thus enriching the soil as the rose plant is fed with a balanced supplement.

Natural fertilizers are also often very long. Natural rose foods are used less often due to their slow rate of release into the soil. This means fewer trips into the garden to feed.

Choosing organic fertilizers saves time and money. A good layer of organic compost or mulch in the rose garden is very important. This is fuel for the many organisms that make soil rich and healthy. Any commercial compost can be used but homemade is the best.

Remember that organic matter is the food of earthworms. More compost equals more earthworms, more porous soil that accepts water better and doesnt dry out nearly as fast. This will also increase your savings on the monthly water bill.

Chemical fertilizers are another option. There are many important rules, regulations and safety precautions that go along with using chemical fertilizers.

In order to maintain strong, healthy roses, it is important to establish an annual fertility program. Fertilization schedules vary depending on the types of roses being grown.

For species roses, a spring application of general-purpose fertilizer is usually adequate for the season. General-purpose fertilizers such as 10-10-10 or 12-12-12 are used at about one-half to one cup per plant. Spread the fertilizer in a band starting six inches from the crown of the plant, going out to about 18 inches. Work it in lightly with a garden fork and water.

Another fertilizer option is to use a timed or controlled release fertilizer. These are dry fertilizers that release their nutrients slowly over the season, completing their work in 4, 6, or 8 months depending on the formulation. Nutrient release is dependent on the soil moisture and temperature.

These materials are generally applied in May, using about ½ cup per plant. Several forms are commercially available.









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