Rose Gardening Basics

Rose Gardening Basics

There is a wide variety of roses available for anyone starting a rose garden. You may find it difficult to choose from among them as they are all so beautiful! However, there are some important factors you should take into consideration when choosing roses for your garden.

Climate

Picking the right roses for the climate you live in is probably the most important thing to think about when planning your garden. A example of this would be choosing roses that are able to adapt to cold temperatures if you live in an area that gets snow half the year.

Color

The colors of roses you choose will effect the look and feel of your garden, but which colors are best for you? Take a drive or a walk and observe different gardens. Look through magazines and watch TV. This way, you’ll be able to see which colors of roses you should use to create your dream garden.

Also, you want to consider the other colors found in your garden. How will the colors of the roses and the existing plants work together? While some are less concerned with the color palette of their gardens, others feel that it is important for the colors in the garden to match well.

Size

Size is equally as important as color when starting a rose garden. You will want to think about the height of fully grown roses. Picture them in your garden, will they still look good once they reach maximum height? Roses vary anywhere from eight to twenty feet. It is important to keep this in mind.

You will want to measure the area of your garden before you choose the roses you would like to plant. After this, compare the width and height you measured to the plant you want to buy. You should make sure your roses will have enough air exposure and plenty of room to grow. Miniature roses are a good option for those who only have a small area to grow their roses. These roses are simple to plant and care for and don’t take up much space.

Care

Many types of roses require a lot of care. Because they require so much time you will want to ask yourself if this is what you really want. They do look lovely in home gardens, but if you are more of the low-maintenance type "Modern Roses" may not be for you. They are exceedingly beautiful and bloom for long periods. Furthermore, they have a strong fragrance. On the other hand, they require a lot of maintenance and are prone to disease.

The "Old Garden Roses" are known to resist disease and are low maintenance. This classification of roses have a strong lovely scent and will bloom for numerous months at a time. If you have strong allergies to fragrances, however, this is not the rose for you. "Shrub roses" are a good alternative, as their scent is more subtle and they bloom just as long and are also resist disease.

Landscape roses are a good option for new gardeners who are starting a rose garden. Besides the fact that they look beautiful in almost any location, they resist disease and are simple to take care of. Climbing roses will work in a garden with trellises. Climbing roses are made to grow upright as vines, although similar to landscape roses. Any home can acquire added beauty with these roses.