Organic Rose Gardening Advice
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009Organic rose gardening is becoming progressively popular among rose enthusiasts. Roses have been grown by individuals for 1000s of years before artificial chemical substances were ever invented and hence these chemicals do not have to be depended on to have a exquisite garden of roses. By maintaining an organic yard you are able to increase the longevity of your roses and keep your family, pets, and wildlife away from damaging chemical substances.
The earth, plants, and wildlife has been around millions of years doing fine on its own without the support of man. It is only when man gets it in his head that he can do better than nature when things start getting out of balance. Ordinarily, plants absorb nutrients and water from their roots. The leaves of the plant go through photosynthesis which is the process of utilizing water and sunshine to make energy. Soil naturally holds bacterium, fungus, nematodes, worms, plus other organisms. These organisms breakdown dead materials that enrich the soil. Using chemical plant foods, herbicides, and pesticides destroy natural soil organisms and disrupt the natural relationship of the roses and the soil. Without helpful bacteria to protect rose plant roots, damaging fungi can go in and damage the plant. Plus, it is feasible to get your roses addicted to chemical fertilizers. The more you use chemical substance to invigorate your roses, the more the roses will depend on the chemicals.