Mary, Mary how does your garden grow? Many rose enthusiasts have turned to organic rose gardening as they become more involved in protecting our environment from harmful chemicals. Roses have been grown for thousands of years and long before chemical products were ever introduced. If you maintain an organic yard you are able to extend the life of your roses and other plants while keeping your family, pets, and wildlife away from the harmful effects of chemicals.
Beauty Organic Roses
The earth, plants, and wildlife have been around for millions of years doing fine on their own without the help of man. It’s when man decides that he can do better than nature that things become unbalanced. For plants to thrive they absorb nutrients and water through their roots. Through the process of photosynthesis plants use water and sunlight to make energy. Soil naturally contains bacteria, fungi, nematodes, worms, and other organisms that break down decaying materials that enrich the soil. The use of chemical fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides destroys the naturally occurring organisms and disrupts the relationship of the roses and the soil. The role of natural bacteria is to protect the rose roots from harmful fungi that can harm the plant. Another problem is that your roses become dependent on chemical fertilizers. Read the rest of this entry »