How to Grow Organic Roses
Jon Weaver

Many people are now getting into growing all things organic.
Farmers are doing it with produce and meats, so it is natural
that you might want to grow your roses that way also. Many people
have problems using the pesticides and insecticides that go along
with growing roses and keeping them healthy. Well, now you can
use more natural methods of growing your roses. I will show you
how in step by step detail.

1. Each bush that you want to plant will need to have a foot of
space all around it so that the flowers can get the proper amount
of circulation. It also helps to prevent leaf diseases for your
roses.

2. You will want to purchase organic roses. You will want to buy
roses that have a sturdy green stem and no blemishes on them.
Bare root roses are best for this.

3. Along with roses that have green stems, you will need to look
for stems that have evenly spaced leaves that are close together.

4. You will need to use well drained soil so that you can promote
the healthy growth that will give the flower all of the water and
nutrients that it needs from the root to the flower's head.

5. Fix the soil so that you can build organically. You should use
a raised bead if drainage is a constant problem. Ask your local
garden center rep about how best to fix your soil to be
organically correct.

6. Soak your bare root roses in a large container of compost tea
for many hours before you plant them.

7. You must mound up enough good organic sol that is mixed with
an equal amount of compost in the middle so that you can spread
the roots out and down from where they meet at the trunk.

8. Now, plant the rose at the point where the stem breaks into
the root so that it is at soil level, or approximately 1 inch
below the top level if you live in an area that is prone to hard
winters.

9. You have to check your bare root roses first. If your roots
grow out in a tight circle, you have to cut a straight slice down
each of its four sides. A knife is good for this. Then you will
dig a hole that is 2 inches deeper than the container and at
least twice as wide.

10. Mix your organic soil garden soil with an equal amount of
compost and use your hands to gently spread the roots into the
soil mix.

11. You have to mulch to help you prevent your roses from being
exposed to weeds, and water stress complications. It will also
ensure that your roses remain at their lowest possible
maintenance level.

12. You must feed your roses organically also. Fertilize with
organic fertilizer and maintain a regular watering schedule.

13. Water your organic roses deep at the planting, and then once
every week after that during growing season so that you can
promote deep roots. Watering in the early morning is best.

14. You must cultivate the top inch of your soil around each of
your roses and fertilize on a monthly basis with a balanced
organic fertilizer. You will need a good granular type of
fertilizer that you can work into the soil. Either that, or you
can use a fish emulsion or seaweed based product that you can mix
with water because it has all of the necessary nutrients that a
healthy flower needs. Check the ingredients listed on the labels
to ensure that they have nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, iron
and calcium.

15. To help protect your bed against the various types of pests
and insects that can plague your roses, put sticky yellow bars
every ten feet to catch them.

16. You may use an organic pesticide if the problem is bad.

17. If your pest problem is severe enough, you may use
insecticidal soap to spray over your roses.

Now you have all of the necessary knowledge that you need to grow
your own bed of earth friendly roses. Your flowers will be just
as beautiful as those that are not grown organically, and will
likely have the healthiest life span that a rose can get. Organic
roses have some of the best color and "immune systems" that a
rose can have. The fragrance of them can't be beaten.

FREE information, articles and tips on how you can grow better
roses than everyone else can be found at Sir Jon Weaver's web
site How to Grow Better Roses. It's FREE! Click here:
http://www.HowToGrowBetterRoses.com



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