How to achieve flourishing roses with 'quick' job

Gardeners may have a diverse range of roses on their plots, but the key way to care for them is the same. Claire Baglin, landscaping category manager for Toolstation, has shared that to achieve "flourishing" roses, they should be fertilised twice annually, once in spring and again in summer.

She said: "Doing so will fill your garden with bright, beautiful roses to enjoy alongside the nice weather." Ideally, roses should be fed prior to flowering, typically around March or April, but it's not too late to feed them now.

Regardless of whether they've bloomed, it's crucial to provide extra support during spring as this is when they begin to grow and utilise the nutrients provided. Start by applying a handful of fertiliser around each plant, then gently hoe the soil surrounding the roses, avoiding the stems and leaves, reports the Express.

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Water the area thoroughly and voila, you'll have perfectly fertilised roses within "minutes". Repeat the feeding process during the summer months when the roses should be flourishing due to the previous feed. Rose feed can be purchased online or from garden centres for as little as £3 per box.

Other tips to help the plant thrive include watering them in the morning, especially when the weather is very warm. This can reduce the amount of water lost to evaporation and help the roses absorb water better, as well as prevent diseases.

The expert added: "Prune roses in late winter or early spring when new growth is beginning. Remove dead or dying branches as well as weak, thin stems, healthy stems should be around the thickness of a pencil."

"When pruning, make cuts at a 45-degree angle, as this encourages new growth to sprout in an outward direction, creating a more open rose."