It’s Rose Time!

March 3, 2013

Ok guys, it's time to get planting! Now is a great time to get roses in the ground in Texas. Independent garden centers should be flush with their new 2013 inventory of rose plants and it will be the best time for you to find those special varieties you may be looking for. Remember, good drainage is key. Amend your soil with organic compost and expanded shale to improve drainage. Fertilize at planting time. It's too late to prune back your roses, at least in the North Texas, DFW area. But you can do some light pruning in August along with another fertilization. You might think I have enough roses...NOPE. I'll be planting six new 'Polka' climbing roses along my West side fence this week. It's ther perfect shade of peach...

 

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