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Roses are delicate, beautiful flowers that
look like thercan be grown only by profes-
'signal gardeners.
But, by becoming knowledgeable of the
five basic steps to rose care — planting,
watering, fertilizing, pruning. and pest con-
trol — you can grow your own vibrant rose
garden.
' - - Planting
The ideal location for a rose garden is -a
spot with an eastern exposure that provides
at least six hours of sun a day.
:However,- the absence of 'an ideal. spot
shouldn't discourage anyone — roses .are
• hardy flowers and can thrive almost
. anywhere.
One of the most important steps toward
ensuring a -healthy rose is the planting hole:
A hole approximately . 2 feet 'wide and 1'
feet deep will provide the rose with plenty of
room to grow.
' Watering
Roses are thirsty plants that require a lot
of water. As a general rule, roses should be
- watered once` a week throughout the grow-
ing season.
During the hottest' part of the summer
whenthe roses are in flower, you may want
to water everyday. Be sure the surrounding -
ground is. thoroughly. soaked.
Morning is the best time to water roses
because leaves dry quickly — "preventing
diseases from developing.
Fertilizing
Most garden roses" require regular
feeding. Nitrogen,:phosphorus and
potassium are the primary nutrients roses
need for proper growth. -
Whether organic or inorganic, fertilizers
help grow sturdy plants with green leaves
and- vibrant flowers. it is best to fertilize
A ROSE'S BE:t1'TY will endure longer if it is protected from aphids and mite.. An
effective. natural.pesticide•.ueh a. Aphid -Mite Attack" will control pest problem.
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Pruning it The best time to prune is in spring just i€S
the buds are beginning to swell. The first
step when pruning any rose is to cut the
dead canes to the crown. Remove all of the
weak, spindly growth that tends to crowd
the center of the bush.
Pest protection
A rose's -most feared enemies are aphids
and mites. If your roses are left un-
protected, these two pests may drain thelife
from the rose bush.
Aphids are easily recognized as tiny in-
sects which -primarily cluster on soft, new
growth. Mites are almost invisible:
however, their presence is made evident by
the fine webs they make onthe undersides of
leaves.
Two of the most popular methods of pest
protection are spraying and dusting. Most
spray and dust products available contain
toxic chemicals which not only kill the most
harmful pests but also kill the rose's natural
protectors such as ladybugs and honeybees.
Aphid -Mite Attack is an insecticidal soap
sprayed -directly on the insects, killing them
instantly. In addition to its quick -killing
capabilities, the product is biodegradable.
The natural spray can be applied up to
harvest time because it does not leave
behind a harmful residue.
It is not difficult to grow a prosperous rose
garden if you follow the few simple steps
discussed t planting, watering, fertilizing,
pruning and pest control).
Realizing it takes a little time and
knowledge, you, too, can have a rose garden
that looks like it was taken care of by
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