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How to Grow Roses

Ready to get started with your rose garden but not sure where to begin? Let us help you figure out what you need to plan your next DIY rose growing project. We have the answers you need about when, how, and where to plant roses. Check out our top, best, and new projects for rosy inspiration, as well as our discussion boards and video tutorials.

Fragrant and Fabulous: The Hometalker’s Guide on How to Grow Roses

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Fragrant and Fabulous: The Hometalker’s Guide on How to Grow Roses

How to Grow a Rose Bush

Buy growing supplies

To grow roses, you will need pruning shears, gloves, fertilizer, mulch, potting soil (or any preferred growing medium), and a spade.

Choose a prime spot

Provide your roses with a spot that gets six hours of sunlight per day. The soil's pH should be 6.3-6.8 and needs to be able to drain well.

Soak the roses’ roots

Prior to planting, soak the roots of the roses in water. They should stay submerged for a few hours before they are ready.

Dig a big enough hole

Dig the hole to plant your roses. To accommodate your roses’ roots, the hole should be around 18 inches deep and about the same across.

Create the correct soil mix

Mix the soil you removed to make the hole with compost or growing medium. Water your rose bush once a week in the summertime.

More growing categories

Flowers

Flowers

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Landscaping

Plants

Plants

Potatoes

Potatoes

Succulents

Succulents

Tomatoes

Tomatoes

Vegetables

Vegetables

Top Projects for Growing Roses

Here you'll find the top rose growing projects we have to offer.

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The Best Way To Feed Roses Organically & Naturally

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Celebrate National Rose Month | Plant Your Very Own Rose Garden

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Fall Pruning of Climbing Roses

Fall Pruning of Climbing Roses

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Super Easy Rooting of Roses From Cuttings

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Easy Air Layering to Propagate Roses Faster Than Cuttings

Easy Air Layering to Propagate Roses Faster Than Cuttings

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How to Repot a Beautiful Adenium (Desert Rose)

How to Repot a Beautiful Adenium (Desert Rose)

I love Adeniums for their interesting forms & beautiful flowers & have been growing 1 on my patio....

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How to Grow Mini Roses Indoors

How to Grow Mini Roses Indoors

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Starting Over | Creating A Country Rose Garden

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6 Proven Tips For Growing The Biggest, Healthiest Rose Blooms Ever!

6 Proven Tips For Growing The Biggest, Healthiest Rose Blooms Ever!

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Popular Slideshows for Growing Roses

Rose garden slideshows sure to inspire your love of growing roses and gardening.

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Fragrant and Fabulous: The Hometalker’s Guide on How to Grow Roses

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Roses Growing Videos

Looking for DIY video tutorials on how to grow roses? Look no further.

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How to Build a Rose Garden

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The Best Way To Feed Roses Organically & Naturally

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Kids Plant An 'Apricot Drift' Rose Bush

Kids Plant An 'Apricot Drift' Rose Bush

From a sea of roses the girls selected an 'apricot drift' rose bush for their Mom for Mothers Day to...

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Create A Rose Garden Color Pallette

Create A Rose Garden Color Pallette

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Hometalkers' Favorite DIY Rose Growing Projects

We've got the best rose projects on the web. Find your inspiration.

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Planning A Wine and Rose Tour

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Popular Rose Growing Discussions

Join the Hometalk discussion on growing roses. Let us know what you think!

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How do I get my roses to come back every year?

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They seem to not bloom!

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Got a Growing Question?

Need some help with your rose garden? We have all the answers to your questions here.

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New Rose Growing Projects

In search of new ideas for your rose garden? You've come to the right place.

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Epsom Salt in the Garden - It Works

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Browse Rose Growing Projects

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