Written by Samantha C Sinclair on February 24, 2024
Multiple online sources including The Spruce and BHG.com
Are you thinking of growing roses? They are beautiful. But, what do roses like?
Let’s start with where are you going to plant your beautiful flowers?
They need a place with six plus hours of sunlight, a loam soil is best, and you to talk to them.
Now that you have decided your flower’s new home, let’s talk about the soil in the flower bed.
Moist soil rich in organic matter. These lovely flowers like slightly acidic soil. If it’s too sandy, it won’t hold long enough for the roots to get a full drink. Six to seven PH.
Shrub roses are ment to be grown all over the country. If used in the correct way, coffee grounds can be helpful for roses. Also, they like egg shells.
To help improve the soil here are a couple tips.
First before tilling, add two to four inches of organic matter. Second tip? You can usually add one part compost, prepared planting mix, or aged manure.
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