5 Mistakes Novice Gardeners Make When Caring for Roses: Prepare Flowers for Winter Properly
When preparing roses for winter, mistakes are often made: very young gardeners who have minimal experience in growing these plants are especially likely to “step on the same rake”.
However, even experienced plant growers are not immune to annoying mistakes.
If you don't want to be among those who made the mistake of losing a rose bush, read the information in this article carefully.
Mistakes in Rose Care
1. Before winter comes, you should prune your rose bushes. You should get rid of weak and diseased shoots, leaves and flowering stems (no need to cut off the buds). Forgetting to do this is a serious mistake.
2. Be careful when applying fertilizers. Do not exceed the concentration of fertilizers containing nitrogen, as this can stimulate active growth of shoots.
3. Do not cover roses for the winter too early. Such an action can lead to rotting of the root system and stems.
4. But not enough good shelter, especially in northern regions, is also a mistake. If you live in harsh climate conditions, provide roses with multi-layer shelter, since only it can provide reliable protection of flowers from freezing and death.
5. Finally, do not ignore pests and signs of disease. Untreated areas can cause the entire plant to die.
