SELECTING A PLACE TO PLANT YOUR ROSES: Try to pick a place where there will be sun for at least 6 hours of the day, not too near large trees or hedges. If you can find an area with morning sun and afternoon shade with will be preferable. Houston roses do well in full sun with good air circulation.
PREPARATION OF HOUSTON ROSE BEDS:
Your typical rose bed requires a single row of roses with 18” on each side for a total of 3’ feet. A double row needs five feet. For convenience, it is preferable to have no more than two rows to allow at least four feet between beds. Proper soil preparation will by very beneficial for rose production. Houston area soil is primarily heavy black clay (gumbo) and is slightly alkaline. Roses prefer a slightly acid soil. Rose beds should be elevated above yard level for good drainage. You can build up the bed using wood, steel, brick or stone to enhance drainage.
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