How to Mulch Your Roses
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.
TOP TIPS FOR MULCHING YOUR ROSES
- Firstly, before mulching, feed your rose and water the surrounding soil, which should be clear of old leaves and weeds
- We recommend hardwood chips, shredded or chipped bark or pine needles as mulch material
- Apply a 3″ thick layer of your chosen mulch around the base of the rose, spreading it to the width of the rose canopy
- If some of the mulch layer from the previous year still remains, just top up to maintain the level of mulch at 3” thick
- We recommend mulching in late spring, immediately after you have given your rose its first feed of the year
WHEN TO Mulch ROSES
Mulch in February to April, depending on your zone, immediately after the first feed. If by fall the layer of mulch has disappeared, a second application may be beneficial before winter.
It is important to feed your rose before mulching. Watch our video on how to feed your roses for top tips on how to successfully maintain their needs.