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How To Fertilise Roses

Steve Redman from Holland Park in London shows VideoJug users how to fertilise roses with manure. This should be carried out in late Winter or early Spring, so fertilise your roses successfully with our help. Enlarge

How To Fertilise Roses

Steve Redman from Holland Park in London shows VideoJug users how to fertilise roses with manure. This should be carried out in late Winter or early Spring, so fertilise your roses successfully with our help.

Step 1: You will need

  • Manure
  • A shovel
  • A wheelbarrow
  • Gloves

Step 2: Add the manure

Use the shovel to sprinkle manure loosely around your roses, so there is a layer approximately 10 centimetres deep.

Step 3: Protect the branches

Move the manure away from the crown of the plant, as if the branches are kept in contact with the manure, they will start to rot as the manure decomposes. It's important to wear gloves when handling manure as it may cause health problems.