All Rose & No Thorn! 3 Key Spring Rose Care Tips for Top Blossoms

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Roses are one of America's favorite flowers, and for good reason. Their delicate, velvety blooms are captivatingly beautiful, and their distinctive fragrance is one of the loveliest in nature. Roses come in countless colors and varieties, and need different care to keep them at their best. Read on to learn 3 essential things that you can do right now to give your roses a boost, so you and your family can enjoy lots of gorgeous blossoms this summer!

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3. Feed those Flowers!

Once your roses are pruned and ready for new growth, a feeding will give them the boost they need to get started. Choose a good all-purpose rose food or all-purpose fertilizer, and follow the instructions. The American Rose Society also offers these feeding recommendations, as well as recipes for homemade rose food.

2. To Prune or not to Prune?

April is almost here, and it's an excellent time in much of the country to prune your roses. Some types of roses need more pruning than others, so the first step is knowing which type of rose you have, or at least which category your roses fall into: repeat bloomers, once-per-season bloomers on new growth, or once-per-season bloomers on old wood. If you aren’t sure which type of rose you have, take a photo and ask at your local gardening center, or check out the National Gardening Association's plant finder.

1. Bid Farewell to Winter

We're all ready to bid winter a not-so-fond farewell this year. For your roses, this means removing any winter protection you put down to shield the bushes or grafts from the elements, such as heavy mulch, extra soil or branches. Rake away mulch and extra soil once the hard freezes have passed for your area, and clear away any debris that may block sunlight and hamper your roses' growth.

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Lau33518383 on Jun 13, 2018

What is pruning and how do you do it. I have yellow roses that a kind of small. And they are a pale yellow. Mom sister planted them but I have never had roses before so I have no idea how to prune. Also, I am not financially able to buy great food for them so do you have any tips on homemade foods for these roses. Thanks in advance for your much needed advice and a great day to you all!
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Supriya Fadnisdeshpande on Sep 10, 2014
i have some rose plants but they don't flower properly. hardly one or two flowers a month. please give some suggestions for increasing the number of flowers.

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Supriya Fadnisdeshpande on Sep 10, 2014
i live in India and its raining here.

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