The Best Way To Feed Roses Organically & Naturally
Oh my beloved blooms, how I love roses! This is one plant that does benefit from fertilizing. The best way to feed roses, in my humble horticultural opinion, is the way that I’ve done it for years. As you know, I always garden organically and naturally because I feel it’s best for the plants and the earth in general. The hundreds of roses that I maintained as a professional gardener always stayed healthy and beautiful – a winning combo.
Distant Drums
This Ask Nell question came in from Sue in response to a comment I had made stating that I believed in amending and building up the soil with things like compost, worm castings, manure, etc more that I did in fertilizing. The exception to that is citrus, rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and roses. I found that these plants all benefited from a 1 time or ongoing dose of fertilizer.
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Ready to feed your roses? Watch the video to find out more:
Julia Child
Simply dig a well about 4-6″ deep around the base of the rose in between the trunk and the drip line. Roses don’t have an extensive root system so don’t go out too far. Be sure to water the mix in well and never fertilize a dry plant. If it’s dry, then be sure to water first.
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