Roses make a stunning addition to any garden, providing bright colours and delicate scents to enjoy during the spring and summer months. However, it takes time and attention to make roses flourish in your garden, which is why gardeners should act now to achieve the best rose bloom this summer. That's according to Claire Baglin, landscaping category manager for Toolstation .
She has revealed her top tips for flourishing roses in the garden. Spring is the perfect time to give roses extra love and attention to ensure beautiful blooms and Claire urged gardeners to fertilise their plants now before summer arrives. She said: “Roses should be fertilised twice a year – once in spring and then again during the summer months.
Doing so now will fill your garden with bright, beautiful roses to enjoy alongside the nice weather . Ideally, roses should be fed before they have flowered, which is typically around March or April, however you may still be able to catch them now. “Whether they have bloomed or not, it’s important to give them some extra support during spring as this is when they start to grow and make the most of the nutrients provided.
Start by applying a handful of the fertiliser around each plant, and then gently hoe the soil surrounding the roses, avoiding stems and leaves. "Water the area and that’s it – perfectly fertilised roses in minutes. Apply the treatment again during the summer months, when your roses should now be thriving following the previous treatmen.