Rose Beds

Sorting Out the Roses

Spent yesterday at a client's place in Totnes, getting their rose beds back in shape. It’s that time of year – a quick, sharp tidy-up makes all the difference for a brilliant late-summer show.

This is the result. A proper job.

There’s no secret to it. It’s just about doing the right things at the right time.

First job was a ruthless deadhead. You can’t be sentimental about it. Snip off all the old, spent blooms. It’s the only way to tell the plant to stop making seeds and get on with making new flowers.

Then, a proper clear-out around the base. Roses hate competition, so I got stuck into the Weeding until the soil was clear. Once the ground could breathe, I gave them a good feed. A proper meal to fuel the next lot of blooms. This is what good Organic Landscaping is all about – working with the plant, not against it.

And of course, a quick check for the usual troublemakers like blackspot. A bit of preventative care saves a load of hassle down the line.

It's not complicated. Roses aren't fussy. They just need a bit of the right kind of attention. That’s what my Garden Maintenance service delivers.

If your roses are looking a bit tired, give me a shout. We'll get them sorted.

You can reach me at kevin@totnesgardening.co.uk or through the Contact page.

How do I keep weeds out of my rose bed?

Mulching is the addition of a protective layer around the base of your roses. This process helps your roses to retain moisture, suppresses weeds and provides valuable nutrients for your roses as they grow.