So you’ve always dreamed of having that wonderful rose garden filled with sweetly scented and gorgeously coloured blooms – but not sure where to start? Here are some basic guidelines to getting started with planting a rose garden.
Hot or Cold – what is your climate?
The first thing to do is to check with your local nursery what types of roses do best in your local climate. Some roses cannot tolerate cold, but others do quite well. It’s important that you purchase the right variety of rose that will grow well in your particular region.
Next, when you are looking for a spot in your garden to plant your roses, check for someplace that received at least six hours of sunlight a day, preferably morning sun. Yes, your roses like to sunbathe and planting them in a shady spot won’t do them any favours.
There are more shade tolerant varieties, so if you really can’t offer a sunny spot you need to research those types of roses who can take less sun. Unfortunately though, these shade tolerant varieties are often more prone to disease. Continue reading Where, When and How to Plant a Rose Garden

