It is joy that we greet the arrival of spring, after a long cold winter season. You should enjoy your cool spring morning stroll around your rose gardens to find out how well they survived the winter. As soon as the weather becomes warmer, you will see green canes spouting new buds. Each growth will bring with it the bounty of rose blossoms all season long.

On the early spring days, there are basics to attend to in order to ready your garden beds for roses. Some of the items to attend to follow and be sure to visit www.roseflowergarden.com for even more rose gardening information.

- Remove all soil or protective winter coverings that surround the plants from the cold winter season. Take care not to damage the roots. However, exposing the bushes to the arrival of springtime sunshine provides the warmth needed to grow and thrive.

- Remove all the damaged canes, while clearing away the leaves and debris that have gathered around your plants and bushes during the winter.

- Prune the dead canes and branches, as this allows more growing room to sustain the survivors.

- Add compost and other organic materials to the soil, while gently cultivating the earth. This helps to loosen the hard compaction that developed from winter frost.

- Check to make sure there is ample sun exposure for health roses.

- Remember, your roses need a good drainage area for the best results.

Once the soil is prepared, simply add any new plants or bushes you wish to include in your garden, such as plants that wintered in a container. As long as the weather is warm, you can spray your roses with a fungicide treatment, since you cannot begin to early a defense against diseases that attack your precious roses. April brings the possibility of aphids, be sure to keep an eye out for them. You can simply spray them away or apply an insecticide. Roses thrive from rose food; however, you should always water them after each feeding. May is the beginning of the watering season, unless April was full of blustery showers of rain. Always soak the roots, while taking care not to water the leaves all too often.

Deadheading your roses is a good May pastime, since this encourages abundant budding and blossoms, while the results produce a pleasing flower garden. Fish or blood meals are some of the organic materials that enhance your roses, apply it after the first rush of blossoms. Compost and manure supply adequate nutrients to feed your thriving hungry plants and bushes.

When your spring rose garden is at its peak, you should continue to inspect your garden for insects and diseases, while keeping to your watering schedule. You can enjoy the pleasure of watching your roses bloom with glowing flowers. Take this time to sit and enjoy the wonderful beauty you and nature have created. Spring rose gardening offers so many incredible rewards for you and your roses; you will no doubt understand the feeling of accomplishment and pride. Spring rose gardens add to the beauty of your property and surroundings.