How Do I Take Care of a Rose Bush? Do they need watered?

I know nothing about plants! When we moved into this house there is already a beautiful HUGE white rose bush. What do I need to do to take care of it? Do they need watered? Trimmed? The Roses are very large and actually lopping onto the ground... is this ok? or are they needing cut? THANKS!!
How Do I Take Care of a Rose Bush? Do they need watered?
Oh, I just love rose bushes! Yes, they need to be trimmed from time to time. In the spring before they start to green up is a great time to do it. Also, when the roses get into full bloom it's good to cut some of them for a vase inside. It makes the rose bush fuller later on. If you don't cut them and they naturally just wither away, then you are supposed to cut the head of the dead flower off. Another shoot will grow out if you trim it then. If you don't it will take the plant a long time to grow another shoot out by itself. Also, yes they need watering. I watered mine nearly every morning, but that was a very dry climate. If it's humid, not every day probably. Also, get some rose food at Home Depot or some place like that. You sprinkle it around the base of the bush every few months. Invest in some rose cutters...you know the scissor like clippers? They make the job much easier. Enjoy!
Reply:If it's an established plant, it most likely will need no water unless you have a drought.



You can cut roses and enjoy them in vases. You can prune off the spent flowers on the bush. If it's that big and old, it most likely is a survivor, and will not need much intervention from you. Congratulations. Enjoy!

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