Grow healthy roses with natural fertilizer.
With more than 6,500 varieties of roses available, from climbing to miniatures to those with highly scented blooms, roses are a versatile addition to any garden. Proper care, including fertilizer, keeps roses healthy and blooming prolifically. Organic fertilizer benefits roses by adding rose-specific micronutrients and organic material to the soil, without the use of chemicals. By making their own natural fertilizer, gardeners can save money by mixing only as much fertilizer as needed, eliminating waste.
Instructions
1. Measure the ingredients. Choose a measuring unit that will result in the desired finished quantity of fertilizer, which is dependent on the number of rose bushes you wish to fertilize. For example, a 1-cup measure will result in 4 1/2 cups of fertilizer, enough for nine 1/2-cup applications of fertilizer.
2. Mix the materials in a container large enough to hold the finished amount of fertilizer. Wear a dust mask during mixing to avoid inhaling small particles.
3. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of fertilizer beneath each rose bush. Work into the soil with a garden trowel or scratcher and water the rose bush.
4. Store any unused fertilizer in a covered container.
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