Transplanting Roses Can Be An Easy Task.



Posted: Sunday, August 30, 2009

by Orlando Centeno
http://roselanding.com

How to Transplant Roses

When transplanting roses, there are some key things that should be done. Many people transplant roses without loosing even one of their roses and it can be done with some practice. Once knowledgable of the process it can be done perfect every time. There are some rosarians that can transplant 2oo roses into containers without damaging roots or compromising integrity.

Prepare, prepare, prepare. Preparation is one key element in transplanting. If the area in which you will be transplanting your roses to is not properly prepared you could have problems, especially if you are relocating your roses from one side of the yard to the other without potting first. When preparing your rose bed for the roses, make sure the soil is not waterlogged. Too much water in the soil does not have proper aeration and will not allow the rose to root properly.

Making sure the soil is at the proper ph balance is an important step before transplanting roses. The soil should be in the range of 5.5 7. Most rosarians keep their ph balance closer to 6.5 if not exact. If the soil is too acidic, powdered lime is the answer to that problem. If the soil has too much alkaline, using some organic matter will bring it back down. It is best to do this step before transplanting roses simply because it is easier to adjust the ph balance without the rose in place. Not to mention it then will be done without affecting the health of the rose.

Reasons for transplanting roses

Relocating to another residence

Redesigning your rose garden

Planting in targeted sunlight

Moving away from trees and shrubs

Transferring potted roses to the garden

Rearranging the beautiful colors into a design

Transplanting should be done in the early spring. This is when the soil is soft enough for it to be worked for preparation. Rose may be transplanted in mid to late spring while still coming out of dormancy. Some experienced rosarians are skilled enough to plant their roses at almost any time of year. I don't recommend this for a novice rose gardener.

Tools Needed for Transplanting Roses

Long blade spade

Sharp pruning clippers

Soil and mulch

Leather gloves

Bone meal and a slow release fertilizer (organic or non-organic)

Possibly a wheel barrow

Water

Once properly prepared for the task, try to have it done in one day. I would suggest not to take more than you can chew, meaning only start to transplant what you can do in your allotted time. If you try to transplant more than you can, you may end up rushing to finish. This isn't something that can be rushed. If your transplanting is not done properly, you could have a bunch of wilted/dead roses.

Before placing your rose into the properly prepared bed, take a garlic clove and mix it with the soil to help prevent an infestation of alphids. You don't want bugs to take over your rose garden and ruin all the hard work you just put in. Planting onions and chives with your rose garden can also help with other kinds of bug problems. It has been said that onions help your rose aroma to be more of a sweeter smell.

Now that you have your transplanted rose placed and watered, stand back and take a look. If you havn't already, make a layout for the roses you are going to transplant. By having this ready before hand will make it that much easier.

Landy Centeno is a rose gardening enthusiast an has been for many years. For more information on transplanting roses, come visit http://www.roselanding.com

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