Weekend Gardener

Healthy rose gardens start before you set a single plant in the ground. The ground itself is the first determining factor in whether or not your roses will be healthy. Prepare the soil, preferably with a well-drained loam, with an added layer of organic matter on top. Gardening experts also recommend adding three pounds of super-phosphate per 100 square feet, then mixing with the soil down about twelve inches. Home gardening doesn’t have to be complicated, but you need to follow the right steps in the beginning to create the perfect garden.