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A rose bush Some pruning shears A pair of heavy leather gloves Some rose-specific fertilizer Some mulch A drip-style hose A shovel Bonemeal or superphosphate Some vitamin B-1 or a transplant solution A water gauge Optional: Some composted manure Some sand Some sulfur Some lime Clear nail polish Some Epsom salts |
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| About 1 hour to plant a rose bush; about 40 minutes a week to care for it |
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Everything's coming up roses Roses require a lot of care, which they richly reward with famously fragrant and beautiful flowers. Some people will tell you growing roses is an art, others will tell you it's madness. They're both right. But there's a method to that madness, and if you want to grow beautiful roses, we'll tell you how.
Roses need a lot of sunlight, at least 6 hours of direct exposure each day. If your garden is shady, roses won't flourish. They also require a lot of water and vigorous pruning once a year (with less intense pruning at other times). They can be susceptible to pests and require powerful chemicals and tender loving care to get over a bout with insects or fungus. All this means that if you don't have time to devote to gardening, roses won't do well for you. But if you do have time, roses can reward you with gorgeous flowers for your home and garden. If you decide to try rose gardening, the required tools and soil amendments can be found at nurseries and garden supply stores.
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Draw a Landscape Map
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Make a Flower Bed
#0720:
Plant a Tree
#0568:
Plan a Vegetable Garden