In honor of my roses I thought for musical Monday I would play songs with the word "rose" in the title. Here are a few rose growing tips to read while you listen;
Roses need to be dead-headed (cutting off the dead blooms) frequently
Use systemic (pesticides that are taken into the plant through the roots) rose treatments before you see aphids, it will save you a headache later on
Lady bugs are the natural enemy to aphids, you can buy them at many nurseries and it's a nice alternative to pesticides. (you have to get a lot though if you have an aphid infestation)
If you have a fisherman in the family, have him/her save the fish guts and bury portions at the base of the plants. Roses LOVE fish gut fertilizer! (don't do this if you have dogs or cats as they will dig up the fish)
Rose colors change in the heat. Often times, the hotter the temperature, the lighter the bloom.
When displaying blooms indoors, strip the stems of their thorns by gently holding the rose just under the bloom and with the other hand (wearing a thick glove), grip the stem and run your hand downwards. This will break the thorn points off and most often break the thorn completely off. It's easier to place the roses in a vase and will give your display a more professional look.
Roses don't need tons of water. Their roots like to bake out, in other words, they like the ground around their base to get dry before the next watering.
Enjoy your roses! If you don't have any, plant one in a sunny spot in your yard.
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