Old Garden Rose in a Vase provided by Lilian Perry.
Watering Roses!
Adequate soil moisture is indispensable to the vitality of roses. Seldom can you rely on the
natural rainfall to be adequate. The rule-of-thumb is 1 inch of water each week, but the actual
frequency of watering will depend on your soil and climate as well as the age of the plant. The goal
is to slowly water until the soil is soaked 12 to 18 inches deep. Soaker hoses or a hose with a
bubbler attachment are inexpensive solutions and keep water from splashing onto foliage and
spreading diseases. Soil-level and drip-irrigation systems are more expensive but make watering a
breeze.
For more information visit the American Rose Society.
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