Some time in the future, transplanting roses may be on your agenda. There may well be a number of reasons for doing this. It doesn't matter what the reason is, you're best learning a little about doing it so there's no hitches.

Once you choose the new position for your roses, the first thing to do is get the spot ready. It's important to do this first because the roors can dry out if left exposed for too long on a hot day. And, if your roses have a long way to travel then keep the roots damp during the trip

Some consider transplanting roses to be difficult however, if you get it right there will be no problems.

Always give your roses plenty of water the day before you dig them up to move to the new location. The secret to a successful transplant is water because a dehydrated plant will be less likely to take to its new location. When a plant is well watered, the roots will have time to adjust to the new position and the plant will not become as stressed.

It is unavoidable however to lose some roots when you transplant a plant.

Roses are well known for having deep roots in fact they generally grow deeper than most folks are prepared to dig. To ensure a successful transplant it's best to keep the roots wet. The only trimming that's required is the the root ball.

Pruning away the healthier parts of your roses is not necessary, it's actually better if you don't do it. These parts of the plant are important in manufacture sugar. If the rose starts to droop it's a strong sign that the root ball is unable to supporp the plant. Keep the plant moist so it recovers and do away with any parts that are not likely to recover.

Prepare to Transplant Your Roses

When you prepare the new area for your rose bush, throw a cup of bone meal into the hole where your rose is going to be planted. You should always plant the rose further out of the ground than it was before so over time, through settling, it will end up at the correct height. Using the bud union as a marker, it should be 1 to 2 inches from the ground. The plant will start to settle once you water it, and at this point you can press down on the ground near the base of the plant so the soil is compacted.

Some say not to transplant roses when they are growing.

Roses are much easier to transplant when they're not actually growing as this greatly reduces the risk of shock because they are dormant. Their dormant season is also after they have been pruned, meaning that the plant will be much easier to move and it will be smaller. If you prepare properly and offer the plant plenty of water, you can follow these simple steps and guarantee a trouble free transplant.

So, don't be afraid of transplanting roses, with a little planning & care success is inevitable.

Old gardening guru Peter Bourke just loves roses… for a much better understanding of rose transplanting visit www.CaringForRosesSecrets.com. Grab a totally unique version of this article from the Uber Article Directory