| Do you live in a region where spring arrives in late | | | | include alfalfa, cottonseed, fish or blood meal. Don't |
| March or early April? If that is the case, that makes | | | | want to get your hands dirty outside of your regular |
| you an "early spring" rose gardener. But, if March or | | | | gardening tasks. Buy a pre-packed mix from a garden |
| early April still has people skiing in your area then you | | | | supply store. |
| will only be able to use our rose garden tips once the | | | | Break up the dirt around your roses to allow water |
| cold season has passed and spring has arrived. | | | | to reach the roots. Winter cold may have hardened |
| The beginning of spring is the moment that will have | | | | the soil. Rose bushes need well drained dirt to flourish. |
| you actively arranging your rose garden. As you get | | | | You are now ready if you like to add new rose |
| ready to see the gorgeous rose buds that should | | | | plants to your garden. |
| appear magically in the next few days. In short, here | | | | Opinions diverge on what is the best time to start |
| is a rundown of things to do so that your roses will | | | | your regular fungicide treatment. We recommend |
| have a great year. | | | | you start immediately. Others say to begin 14 days |
| Start by removing from your roses the dirt you may | | | | after you finish pruning. |
| have covered them with or any other protective | | | | Use different fungicides throughout the year to stop |
| items. Your roses will have to adapt again to the | | | | any fungi from obtaining immunity to a specific brand |
| warm sun and mild rains of the coming months. | | | | product. |
| You may find damaged and dead canes that did not | | | | The use of pesticides should be avoided. Only use |
| subsist the winter on your rose bushes. Cut them off | | | | them if you notice apparent damage. Keep on the |
| before starting your spring pruning. Remove any | | | | lookout for aphids. Use a strong spray of water to |
| residue or debris that may be around the base of | | | | remove them or put an insecticide to the infected |
| your bushes. | | | | area. |
| To nourish your rose plants add some organic | | | | Your rose garden is now all set for spring, but your |
| compounds to the soil. You can mix up your own by | | | | work is not over yet. Summer will soon be here. |
| using a blend of composted manure or mushroom | | | | Read our Spring Rose Garden Care article to learn |
| compost, or any of the usual meal blends which can | | | | how to prepare your roses for the coming summer. |