Minimalist Rose Care Calendar For Southern California For Those Who Only Have Time to Do the Bare Minimum Necessary For Their Roses to Survive and Grow Satisfactorily JANUARY Prune back roses about 1/2 in height. Remove all foliage. Spray with a dormant spray when finished pruning. Clean up all rose debris (leaves, petals) and discard in trash. Plant new bareroot roses. FEBRUARY Apply mulch around each bush. Apply Preen granules (on top of mulch) to prevent weeds. If no rain, water roses as needed. MARCH Apply 90-day slow-release fertilizer granules. If no rain, water roses as needed. Spray Funginex to prevent mildew, the 3rd week of the month. APRIL Spray insecticide if needed, but only once a month. Wash down foliage twice a week to prevent spider mites, prevent mildew, wash off aphids. Keep roses watered as needed; don't let them dry out. MAY Keep roses watered well throughout the month. Remove spent blooms. Make sure automatic sprinklers are working properly. JUNE Keep roses watered well throughout the month, daily if necessary. Apply 90-day slow-release fertilizer granules. Apply weed pre-emergent such as Preen (on top of mulch) to prevent weeds. Wash down foliage twice a week to prevent spider mites, prevent mildew, wash off aphids. JULY Keep roses watered well throughout the month, daily if necessary. Wash down foliage twice a week to prevent spider mites, prevent mildew, wash off aphids. AUGUST Keep roses watered well throughout the month, daily if necessary. Wash down foliage twice a week to prevent spider mites, prevent mildew, wash off aphids. Remove all spent blooms to encourage fall bloom cycle. SEPTEMBER Apply 90-day slow-release fertilizer granules. Keep roses watered. OCTOBER Spray a fungicide to prevent mildew, the 1st week of month. Spray insecticide IF needed, but only once a month. Keep roses watered, as needed. NOVEMBER If no rain, water roses twice a week, or as needed. DECEMBER Plan for new rose purchases. © Copyright 2001-2009 Kitty Belendez. All rights reserved. |
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