Roses are beautiful flowers but they require a lot of care. Especially when it comes to uprooting them and transferring them to a new place. You simply do not pull them out of the ground and go. This guide will teach you the proper way to do that so that your blooms maintain their beauty.

First things first; prepare the ground where you are planning to place your roses. The last thing you want to do is to allow the root ball to be exposed to the hot sun or lose any of its moisture. If your plant has to travel by vehicle to get to its new location, make sure that you cover the roots with a damp piece of burlap.

Just as our skin glows when it is well hydrated, your roses will continue to bloom if they get a lot of H2O. It is really crucial to give your roses a lot of water on the night prior to uprooting them so that they will not dehydrate and die.

You should aim to uproot the root ball as wholly as possible. However, it is unavoidable that some roots will remain in the ground, especially the ones already way beneath the soil.

It is not necessary to prune healthy plant growth from the top structure in order for the plant to survive. The growth of the plant is important in the production of sugars. It only hurts the plant to cut its growth away. After the transplant if the plant starts to wilt at its tips it’s a sign that it is having trouble supporting its top structure. If this happens increase the amount that you water it and you can prune any tips that do not recover.

You should also line the new hole with compost such as bone meal and place it at an angle a bit more elevated than the old. It is okay for the bud union to be around two inches higher than the soil. Do not forget to remove the pockets of air on the soil after the entire relocation process.This can be done by patting the soil.

Experts advise that the relocation process be executed during the dormant season. Doing so when they are in bloom will only disturb their growth process. It is also good to do this after the plant has its yearly trim, as it is more compact and portable. Nevertheless, if you follow these tips, especially with regards to keeping the roses hydrated, your project will be a success regardless of the time of the year.

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