Roses that are in the shade, in too much sun, or just don’t look right can be safely moved this month.
1 Move roses that are in the wrong place
Prepare the new bed or hole first. Cut down plants by 1/3 (making sure to label them if you are moving more than one) and water the plant well. The next day, dig down around the rose with a spade, in a circle about 20cm from the centre of the rose. Make sure the spade cuts the roots. Lever the bush out of the ground. Working with two spades makes it easier. Cut off any broken roots and stems and replant the rose in the prepared ground. Firm down the ground and water well. Water every second or third day until the rose sprouts, and then reduce watering.
2 Solve the problem of root competition
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