- 1). Pick a site that gets at least six hours of sun each day. Full sun is even better. Make sure the location is well drained because roses dislike standing water. Make sure the rose won't be crowded by other plants competing with it for light and water.
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ALNWICK
Remove the packaging from bare root roses. Soak the roots in water for about an hour before planting. They can be held in the water for two or three days, but should be planted promptly. Make sure you follow the directions that come with your roses regarding planting depth. - 3). Take a look at the soil in your chosen location. If it's too sandy, add some compost, whether purchased or homemade. If it's too loamy, you can add a bit of sharp sand to increase the drainage. If you have clay, you will need to add both sand and compost.
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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE 2000
Dig a hole in your chosen location, and add a handful of rose food in the bottom of the hole. Mix it with the soil. Place your rose in the hole, distributing the roots evenly and holding the plant firmly while you fill the hole and tamp the soil down. - 5). Raise a six inch edge in a circle about one foot from the rose. This will create a watering saucer for your new plant. Water your new rose thoroughly, to refresh it and to pack the soil more closely around the roots.
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AMBRIDGE
Keep the soil moist around your rose, but don't soak it. Maintain regular watering and daily checking until you start seeing new shoots appearing. Feed it according to the directions on your rose fertilizer.
How to Plant Roses
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