| While the most common way to begin your rose | | | | hole about six inches larger and deeper than the |
| garden is certainly with plants that are about two | | | | plant you are putting in the ground is required. You |
| years old and are already well on their way to | | | | should gently remove the plant from its container |
| flowering, it is also very possible to start a rose | | | | or wrapping, so as not to damage the root |
| garden from seed. Growing roses from seed has | | | | system during transplanting. Pack the soil back |
| become especially popular for cultivating heirloom | | | | down around the plant and water thoroughly. At |
| or antique variety roses. It is even possible to | | | | this time, it is also recommended to add a layer |
| create your own hybrids if you have the interest, | | | | of mulch to control moisture and protect the root |
| time and patience to do so. | | | | system as your plant grows. |
| Rose seeds should be started indoors, in a soil of | | | | While your newly planted roses will not need |
| half potting soil and half vermiculite. The seeds will | | | | pruning for another growing season, any existing |
| need careful watering and plenty of sunlight while | | | | roses should be pruned. Early spring, just as the |
| you await the seedlings. Once seedlings emerge it | | | | buds are beginning to swell, is the best time for |
| is advisable to transplant them into individual pots | | | | pruning. |
| and keep them growing in that way for at least a | | | | To keep your rose garden healthy and thriving, |
| year before planting outside. Some experts would | | | | take the time to keep it clear of dangerous |
| suggest keeping plants in controlled conditions and | | | | pests, fungus and rust . These, along with severe |
| pots for up to 5 years before planting in the | | | | weather conditions can all be a danger. You can |
| ground. | | | | eliminate pests with simple pesticides just as |
| Once your seedlings are ready to be planted, the | | | | needed. You can prevent and protect your plants |
| next step is to prepare the ground. Good soil | | | | from fungus and rust by watering always at the |
| preparation is essential to a healthy garden. To | | | | roots of the plant, never the leaves and by |
| start, dig a hole about one foot in depth, adding | | | | careful pruning and deadheading. Mulch will be your |
| compost or peat moss before planting. An | | | | ally in keeping weather related damage at bay, |
| additional layer of bone meal may also be added | | | | both in summer and winter. |
| as you replace the first foot of soil and begin | | | | With some patience and a little work, your roses |
| your planting. | | | | started from seed will eventually provide you with |
| Once your soil is ready, follow the planting | | | | abundant flowering plants and a real sense of |
| directions for each individual variety. For most a | | | | accomplishment. |