Strong roots make for stronger roses. But what’s the ideal soil for a flourishing garden of blooms?
It needs to be well-draining moisture retaining yet. Rich in organic matter, with a neutral pH. It must provide adequate nutrition and air space to enable growth.
This is no simple task: each type of soil can boast certain advantages over others. Clay soils are rich in nutrients and retain moisture efficiently, while sandy soils are aerated and fast draining.
In general, loamy soils make the best bed for roses, carrying an optimum balance of clay and sand particles to ensure proper drainage and nutrition at every stage – whether young or old, late summer or early spring.
To augment these natural elements, be sure to compost regularly; add aged manure as well as light fertilizers like 10-10-10 throughout the growing season to boost nutritional content and stimulate flower production.
When it comes down to it, it’s all about creating the perfect balance in your garden – diverse components blended into one harmonious system for robust rose growth.