MY FLOWER FOR TO-DAY.......THE ROSE

tigerfish (51)in #photography • 4 years ago

Use these six simple must-haves, and you'll be on your way to growing the perfect rose:

Site............Roses crave sun, at least six hours a day is ideal.
Soil............Plant roses in rich, well-draining soil....
Mulch........Add a 2-3-inch layer of coarse, organic mulch around roses. ...
Water. ...
Inspect. ...
Prune.

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Watering Roses.
Diligently water your roses.
Soak the entire root zone at least twice a week in dry summer weather. ...
Roses love water—but don't drown them.
That is, they don't like to sit in water, and they'll die if the soil is too wet in winter. ...
Use mulch.

Pruning Roses

When pruning, be judicious.
If you prune too hard in autumn, plants can be damaged beyond recovery.
Instead, wait until spring, when plants begin to leaf out for the new season.
Roses are often not the earliest plants in the garden to respond to spring’s warming temperatures, so be patient. **Give the plant time to show its leaf buds then prune above that level.
Destroy all old or diseased plant material.
Wear elbow-length gloves that are thick enough to protect your hands from thorns or a clumsy slip, but flexible enough to allow you to hold your tools.
Always wear safety goggles; branches can whip back when released.

Remember.
Roses are edible! Rose petals are brewed for tea blends and sometimes used in gargles and tonics to treat congestion, sore throats, and stomach disorders.
Rose water is a refreshing skin splash.
Try a flower facial! Gentle, aromatic steam cleanses your pores.
For oily skin, add a few rose petals to boiling water in a heatproof bowl.
Make a bath towel tent and lean your face about 10 inches above the water.
It should feel warm, not hot.
After 10 minutes, rinse your face with cool water, then blot dry.

Source :......https://www.almanac.com/plant/roses