Planting Roses in the Fall

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Want to grow roses in your garden next year? Learn how to plant them in fall with these simple tips.

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Roses are one of the most popular and iconic flowers in the world. With their beautiful blooms and sweet fragrance, they are a symbol of love, romance, and beauty. Here is how to plant them.

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Select healthy plants. Make sure there is no yellow or diseased foliage and check the undersides of leaves for pests. If packaged or bare-root plants are dry, immerse them in water for a few hours before planting.

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Plant in fertile, well-drained soil where roses will receive at least 6 hours of sun.

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Follow plant tag directions for proper spacing. Air circulation is important to keeping roses healthy.

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Dig a planting hole as deep and twice as wide as the container.

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Fill the hole with a mix of native soil, good-quality garden soil, compost, and perlite.

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Backfill, mulch, and water well.

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Follow along to learn more about how to grow roses and enjoy the flowers.

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