Guidelines in easy to follow steps on transplanting roses properly. If you want to move your roses to another garden because the current site is inadequate for sunlight requirement or you have just purchased some new roses, these guidelines will help ensure a successful process of transplanting your roses.
So now to these key points laid out for you in 5 quick easy steps:
Step 1 - Preparation. Prepare the rose plants to be moved by thoroughly watering them for about 4-5 days prior to transplanting, water preferably in the morning. By doing this you will minimize the shock the roses experience during the transplanting and subsequent re-establishing. When watering always make sure to water directly into the ground and not on the rose itself so that bush doesn't become prone to fungus or disease later.
Prepare the soil at the new location and get the hole ready. Dig a receiving hole of about a foot deep and a foot and a half wide; make sure it's large enough to accommodate the rose bush's root ball. Add compost and if needed a little bit of bone meal to the bottom of the new hole to be sure the soil is rich in the nutrients needed by roses. Form a small mount on which you will position the rose. Water the hole.
Step 2 - Prune. Before commencing the actual transplanting process it is a good idea to trim any unwanted growth from the rosebush. Not only will it give you the chance to adapt the shape it will also allow the roots to concentrate on establishing the plant in its new location rather than trying to support a lot of growth. In fact if you want to do your rose a real favor trim it back hard as this will limit transplanting stress.
Step 3 - Digging up time. By using a sharp-edged spade shovel you will be able to dig deep down to about 2 feet and in a 3-4 feet circumference around the plant. Carefully lift out the root ball of course trying to do as little damage to the roots as possible. Once the rose is completely lifted out of the old spot, gather as much of the soil mass and as much of the root system as you possibly can. Then, especially if there is going to be a delay , wrap the root ball in a damp cloth or piece of burlap to retain moisture until it goes back into the ground. Carry the rose as soon as possible, ideally immediately, to its new site for replanting.
Step 4 - Transplanting. Place the rose plant carefully in the hole together with the soil brought from its old growing spot. Make necessary adjustments to fit it comfortably. Fill the hole halfway with a soil-compost mixture and press it down into the hole and round the rosebush. Before adding more soil mixture, water the plant thoroughly. Once the water has drained fill in the hole with the remaining soil. Prior to leaving the newly transplanted rose settle it in by watering well and to retain the moisture add a layer of woodchips on top of the disturbed soil.
Step 5 - After Transplant. After a successful transplant, continue to water the rose plant daily. This much needed water is essential for new growth and plant establishment. Use an organic anti-fungal spray to protect the newly transplanted rosebush while it still establishing itself. Once new growth starts to appear get ready to fertilize with some organic fertilizer such as compost or seaweed liquid.
And there you have it, 5 fairly straight forward steps that anyone who grows roses or is thinking about starting a rose garden really needs to know about. Indeed, how to transplant roses is part of basic rose bush care knowledge. Wishing you many strong rose bushes, after successfully transplanting them, that produce vigorous, magnificently flourishing rose blooms for you and your family to enjoy.
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