In autumn, roses seem to freeze, but it is at this time that it is decided how they will greet spring – strong and lush or weakened after winter. One simple technique in October can replace several spring feedings.
The main assistant is wood ash. A handful is enough for each bush so that in the spring the plants will thank you with abundant flowering.
The ash is not poured directly onto the ground: first, the tree trunk circle is lightly loosened, then the ash is mixed with dry soil and carefully embedded in the top layer. After the procedure, the bushes are watered with warm water. All the work takes a few minutes, but the effect lasts for the entire season.
Wood ash has a gentle effect: it enriches the soil with potassium and phosphorus, strengthens the root system, helps form flower buds and protects plants from fungal diseases. Thanks to this nutrition, roses endure winter more easily and “wake up” earlier than other crops.
It is recommended to fertilize in dry weather, when the soil is not waterlogged. This way, useful elements are distributed evenly and are not washed away by autumn rains.
