January |
Apply Dormant Oil and contact fungicide Read more... |
February |
Prune existing roses Plant bareroot roses Read more... |
March |
Apply Witherspoon Premium 2-in-1 Fertilizer to established roses Plant bareroot roses Remove mulch, top dress with 2" layer of cow manure and replace mulch Read more... |
April |
After danger of frost, remove mulch from around the graft Begin regular spraying every 7-10 days through October Begin planting potted roses Read more... |
May |
Continue planting potted roses Read more... |
June |
Deadhead roses Water 3-5 gallons weekly Continue spraying Read more... |
July |
Deadhead roses Water 3-5 gallons weekly Continue spraying Read more... |
August |
Deadhead roses Water 3-5 gallons weekly Continue spraying Read more... |
September |
Deadhead roses Water 3-5 gallons weekly Continue spraying If using a slow release fertilizer, stop application Read more... |
October |
Deadhead roses Water 3-5 gallons weekly Stop spraying Order new roses Read more... |
November |
Prepare new beds for planting next season Order new roses Every 2-3 years, have soil tested and adjust the pH level to range of 6-6.5 Read more... |
December |
Cut back roses to "waist high" about 3' Place mulch 6" high over the graft for winter protection Order new roses Read more... |