Growing Roses OrganicallyOrganic Rose Gardening
Growing roses organically is a way of growing beautiful roses without the use of harmful chemicals or pesticides, thus creating a better environment for you and your family. To know how to garden organically, you must first know just what Organic Rose Gardening really means. Some people think that it means simply gardening without the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. This is partly true, but...is so much more! Organic rose growing, involves the true meaning of Nature Your rose plants are within the system of nature that begins with the soil they grow in, the water they drink, insects and birds, and even people in the garden.
Growing roses organically keeps the garden in balance with nature by continuing to replace consumed resources.
Making your own
Compost is a start to organic gardening.
Start with good soilCreating Soil for Roses that contains organic matter will give your roses a good start, and you will be on the right track to growing beautiful, healthy roses.Use Natural DefensesUse natures defense against pests and diseases by attracting beneficial insects, as well as birds in the garden. Purchase and release some Stay Home Lady Beetlesand Green Lacewings (both eat aphids).Try and address small problems before they get out of control. Daily observences of the garden help to spot problems early. Choose disease resistant varietiesRoses can be prone to many different rose disease and pests One in particular Black Spot on roses is very common, so try to avoid it by choosing roses that have a good resistance to it. if your rose does become infected, use only organic solutions.Dont use Systemic pesticides that are harmful to the environment.
Better ways to treat your roses
Treat fungus infections with This Organic Copper Spray or Sulfur fungicides, such as
This spray will kill rose beetles
Here's a solution to another common problem:organic spray that kills Japanese Beetles on contact
Use Organic FertilizerRoses Alive! is an excellent Rose fertilizer that is safe to use, and I personally can say it Works!
See this example of With and Without
Green Guard Plant Growth Stimulator is also very good!
More Organic TipsUse organic garden mulch to keep down weeds and help to keep plants moist.Use Companion plants to help deter certain garden pests. (planting garlic around roses is thought to be good for them) Realize that your garden can not always be "Perfect" and small imperfections must be expected. Growing roses organically is the first step in helping to "Save the Planet" and keeping all those harmful chemicals in the bottles where they belong, instead of in the ground!
Some Books to Guide youMore Good BooksGo to Home page from Growing Roses Organically
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Follow this Organic "Spray Guide" for beautiful, healthy roses
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