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Joan's Winter Garden

ROSE CARE FOR MARCH
by Joan Goff, Master Rosarian

Another month has passed and still no measurable rainfall as I write this. While our reservoirs are almost full because last years’ rain was so plentiful, this year may be more of a challenge to keep our roses healthy. Mulching at least 2 to 3 inches will help keep moisture at the root zone and will keep your water bill lower.

Notice how different each rose is from each other. Some new leaves open much earlier than others and new leaves vary in color from rose to rose. Dew drops in the early morning are most beautiful on new leaves. Enjoy this very healthy time for roses.

  • If you have not already checked all your drip lines or other irrigation systems, now is the time to do it

  • You may still buy new roses and transplant them into the garden, be sure to dig that big hole and water in well

  • Keep the rose garden free of weeds as weeds will take good nutrients that your roses could be getting

  • If you have not already put down alfalfa pellets, spread 1 to 2 cups around each bush near the drip line

    Aphids on New Growth

  • After weeding, put down 2 to 3 inches of mulch around each plant but don’t crowd the crown or center of bush; leave space for the plant to breath

  • Look for aphids. If they haven't come yet, they will. Wash off with a hard spray of water.

  • Begin your watering system if rains still have not come to Marin

  • Finger prune out any unwanted growth to the center of the plant

  • Remember to write in your garden journal the date you applied alfalfa, the date the aphids came, which roses leafed out first, second, etc.

  • Get out your vases and other exhibiting materials and buy new supplies if needed

  • Our first monthly rose show is only one month away!

    Photos by Joan Goff

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    A YEAR OF ROSE CARE:

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    September

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