Special Tips To Transplanting Roses Gardening Revealed

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For many transplanting roses gardening, is overwhelming, whilst in fact it is actually quite simple once the whole process, plus a few secrets, are revealed.  But before you start uprooting your bushes, you first need to learn the various factors that have to be considered in transplanting roses safely and keeping them healthy.

In this article, we don’t only discuss those factors, we give you some special tips on the right way of transplanting roses gardening to better spots in your garden.

First things first.  Make sure the root system is in good condition, as this will ensure that the roots will receive enough nutrients and water from the soil.  It is also important that you choose the best location for transplanting the roses.

Sunlight, of course, is vital for growth, so find a spot in your garden where the roses will receive at least six hours of sunlight everyday.

The best time to transplant roses to another place is early spring because the plants are fresh out of their winter dormancy. Before you start pulling the roots from the ground, though, make sure that you water the plants everyday for at least a week before you transplant them.  This will make it easier to dig them up afterwards, while keeping the roses healthy before the moving.  The soil should also be prepared to receive the roses—it should be a healthy mixture of organic matter, mulch, nutrients, and fertilizer.

The next thing to do is to brace yourself for some hard pruning. There are different ways to prune roses of different varieties, and you have to religiously follow the pruning guidelines for each variety.  One thing that has to be done on all types, though, is to cut back as much as possible and give enough room for new growth.

Pruning takes awhile, and when you are done, it’s time to move below for some root pruning. What is root pruning?  It is exactly as it sounds—pruning the roots to make it easier to dig up the plant and transfer it to another location.  To prune the roots, dig a circle nine inches from the plant’s drip line.  If you see any roots, use hand pruners or loppers to cut them off.  Dig down to about 15 inches until the shovel reaches the plant’s underside.

You can then lift the plants and transplant roses from the original spot to a new place. If you have done everything right, you will find the soil will easily shake off from the roots once they’re in the air.  To transplant the roses, spread out the roots evenly and place the plant in a receiving hole about a foot deep and wide.

On a mound of organic matter, set the rose and fill the hole with soil and organic matter. When the soil is halfway through, fill the hole with water, let it drain, and add more soil to fill the hole.  Make a ring of soil around the plant and fill it with water again.  When it drains, apply the final layer of soil and sprinkle the appropriate amount of fertilizer.

This is how transplanting roses is done. After transferring the roses to a new spot, the usual growing and caring procedures are followed to keep your plants lush and healthy.  We hope you have learned much from this article because, just like you, we like to know a lot about growing wonderful roses.  Happy planting!

Catherine Martin comes from a long line of passionate rose lovers, growers and enthusiasts. As an author, she is committed to demystifying the common rose, so that all who wish to can grow them easily. For more great information on transplanting roses, visit www.rosegardeningexpert.com

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