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Sometime during the year you will probably plant roses in
your rose garden. There are many opinions on how to do
this but I will tell you what has worked for me.
First let me distinguish planting rose into the rose garden
that are dormant plants compared with those grown in pots
or containers.
Roses which are dormant and bare roots grow well but
usually don't bloom as long as those in the containers or
pots. The latter are usually growing and not dormant.
If you are buying dormant plants make sure that you are
getting #1 grade. These will give you a much better crop
during the summer to your rose garden.
Preparing The Soil
Pick an area that will get at least 5-6 hours of sunlight a
day. Sun is a very important part of the growth cycle of your
rose garden.
The soil should be a good loam and can be mixed with
some clay. The loam should be down to a depth of at least
12-15 inches. Dig the soil out for the plant so that it will fit
the plant with no damage to the roots and that the first bud
spike will set about an inch below the surface.
I would also suggest that at the bottom of the hole you use
a fork to loosen the dirt.
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