Roses are one of the jost sought after plants in the world today. They can say I love you, adorn your trellises and fences, and even sit in the smallest to grandest gardens in the world. 

Like any other project, once there is a passion and love for it, you will generally reap success. When taking care of roses, one of the first things to do is to gather as much information about the plant. Go to your nearest garden store, ask gardening friends questions or simply read any literature you can get your hands on.

There are a couple of factors that we must consider to have a successful rose garden. The location, soil, drainage, planting, pruning and mulching are the factors we need to get our garden started. 

To begin, your location is key. One important factor to consider about your location is the weather. Once you have a location filled with lots of sun, you know you are on to a good start in growing your rose garden. Roses need at least six hours of sun daily. If this is not the case for your location, make sure they can get a good dose of light in the afternoon. Light is very important as it helps the roses to bloom and retain color. Ensure that your location for your garden is not near any heavy irrigation plants. Heavy plants are trees and hedges. Also any area that fills up with puddles is another area to stay far from. Though roses need a lot of water, it is of utjost importance to have good drainage for your garden.

The next thing to do is to check your soil. Soil testing is now widely available and inexpensive. Your testing must read 5.5 to 6.5 for the p H level. Without a tester, basically roses can thrive in fairly heavy clay or sandy soils. However, the ideal soil is good garden loam with lots of organic matter.

The best time to plant your rose garden is in spring or autumn. At this time the plants are still and dormant. Another option is to start your roses in a pot and transfer later when growth have started. When planting the roses, set them two feet away. Try to place like colors together to enhance the overall look, if you are using more than one color. The next step is to make sure your roots are properly embedded in the ground no more than two inches below surface. Being too deep can restrict the proper oxygen from getting to the rose. Whatever you do, never expose the roots to sun or wind. In the event that you have to remove the plant from its original placement before planting, keep it wrapped in a wet paper or joss and left in a dark area. Once the plant is in the ground, firmly pack in the soil and water thoroughly.

As your rose begins to grow and change, consistent pruning should be done. The purpose of pruning is to remove dead and weak heads and stems. By doing this, new life, height and form will come to your roses. Never use dull clippers to prune as they will damage the plant and cause fungus and bacteria to you plant. Clippers should be placed on the same angle as the buds to cut. To top off any planting task, the topping of mulch is not only beautiful but very beneficial to your plant.

By taking the necessary steps listed above you should have the successful rose garden you desire.