The Rose Garden Design

If a single, good bush of roses fills up an entire lawn - just imagine what a full yard of roses can add to your landscaping design! Landscapers have taken years to master the skill of growing these beautiful flowers, So now it is time for you to take what they have learned and use it to your fullest advantage! 

Choose The Right Layout For Your Rose Garden

Roses are so beautiful that it is tempting to just plunk one in the corner of the yard. Historically, most rose gardens have a geometric shape, such as a square or a rectangle.  This helps give the garden a more formal, cleaner look.  Some landscapers, however, recommend clustering rose bushes together  for a more naturalized look.  Much of this depends on the general layout of your landscaping.

If you have a formal landscape, you should plant your rose garden in a geometric shape.  If you have an informal landscape, such as a cottage look, then you might want to plant your rose garden in a less stringent manner.  Select your roses accordingly.  Fabulous Tea roses could fill the formal space, while antique roses could sprawl through a naturalized area.

Prevent Common Rose Gardening Problems

The first rule of landscaping with roses is to keep all debris cleaned up around them.  Landscapers learned long ago that natural debris, such as leaves and twigs, collect and retain moisture near the rose bushes.  This excess moisture and decaying plant material can lead to the formation of fungi, which can ultimately kill your precious flowers and shrubs.

Get Help From Your Landscaper

Another common problem with landscaping with rose bushes is invasive plants.  When preparing an area for rose bushes, a landscaper must completely clear out all other plants.  You should do the same. Nearly every plant loves to grow under the same conditions roses enjoy.  Even grass and other flowers can cause problems.

If you want to incorporate other types of flowers near your rose garden, be sure to obtain your landscaper's advice to determine which flowers will be the least invasive and not harm your roses.  Generally, they prefer to separate roses from other flowers.  In addition, larger groupings of roses look amazing in a landscaping design.

Keep Your Landscaping Fresh

Many rose bush aficionados love the scent of roses.  But, not all roses are scented, and other smells can distract from the scent of your roses that do.  Place your roses in an area where their scent can be enjoyed away from olfactory competition.  Landscapers are generally very good at choosing fabulous spots for fragrant roses.  If you are not sure where the best place to plant them is, consult your landscaper first.

Broaden Your Horizon

If your budget is tight and you cannot afford a landscaper's assistance, choose from a wide variety of books and special landscaping magazines.  Local publications, often with articles by landscapers from your area, generally have excellent ideas and layouts for gardens, even rose gardens.  They can also provide you with specific information about the proper care of these and other flowers.