Monthly Organic Rose Plant Care Calendar
Monthly Organic Rose Plant Care Calendar Although this Rose Care Calendar is specific to Southern California, the procedures and products may apply by adjusting the months in my calendar to your area starting when you prune. January Prune roses. Plant bare root roses and/or transplant roses after pruning. Pull off all leaves and clean up all debris from around roses. Put down 2 Tbs. of Soil Optimizer around roses, scratch in lightly Put down 2 C Dr. Earth Rose Fertilizer (or other organic fertilizer) per plant, scratch in lightly Put down 2 C Biosol, scratch in lightly Dormant spray ( See Below ) February Removing Side buds Prune roses if not done in January-plant bare root roses, transplant roses after pruning. (Same as Jan if not done in January) Check new growth and side bud if necessary. Continue side budding throughout the year as desired. Finger prune excess growth going to inside of bush. Wash off aphids (water blast) at first sign (best to do early mornin